Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2021-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Receive and discuss report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee – Capt. Jim Cox, DPAC and DCA-SEC member (10 mins.)
4. Receive and discuss final draft recommendations for Great Delta Trail Master Plan – Virginia Gardiner (25 minutes)
5. Receive update on Delta Flood Preparedness and deltafloodready.com – Stacy Hayden (20 minutes)
6. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
7. Member Announcements and Adjourn
The November agenda (PDF) is available.
Remote meeting via Zoom
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2021 Delta Heritage Forum
2021-11-03
The 2021 Delta Heritage Forum was a free event focused on the preparation of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan, efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, and opportunities for partnerships and collaboration.
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM – Introduction and Update on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Video)
Delta NHA Program Manager Blake Roberts gave participants an update on NHA activities and the current management plan process.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Heritage Adventures Workshop (Video)
Planning for the Delta NHA and the Great California Delta Trail seeks to raise awareness about and access to the region. This workshop developed potential adventures for visitors and explored the concept of adventure hubs – towns and places that serve as stopping points and gateways to different adventures.
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM – Communicating the Stories of the Delta and Carquinez Strait (Video)
John Muir coined the term “interpretation” to describe guided walks, signs, videos, events, and other techniques that help visitors develop a connection to a place or thing. This session discussed what is currently happening with interpretation in the region and identified needs.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Management Plan Public Workshop (Video)
This workshop presented the major action areas emerging from community outreach and engagement over the past year. Participants provided input on the proposed action areas, discussed the role of the Delta NHA, and identified potential partnerships. Outcomes from this session will inform the preparation of the management plan.
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM – Lightning Talks

The Delta National Heritage Area – It’s for the Birds! – John Takekawa, Suisun Resource Conservation District (Note: No video due to recording error.)
History of Hood (Video) – Gia Moreno, Hood Community Council

Visit the 2020 Delta Heritage Forum webpage for videos of last year’s lightning talks.
More information about the National Heritage Area can be found on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area webpage.

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2022-01-04 17:00 - 19:00
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Election of 2022 DPAC Chair and Vice-Chair – Mark Pruner (10 min.)
4. Receive update on proposed “Delta as Place” survey of Delta residents – Dr. Jessica Rudnick and Lita Brydie, Delta Stewardship Council (15 min.)
5. Receive report on State Lands Commission effort to remove abandoned and derelict vessels ($12 million in FY 2021-22 budget) – Speaker to be determined, State Lands Commission
6. Receive and discuss report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee – Douglas Hsia, DPAC and DCA-SEC member (10 mins.)
7. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
8. Member Announcements and Adjourn
The January meeting agenda (PDF) is available.
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 667 90035
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2022-03-01 17:00 - 19:00
The DPAC meeting agenda includes:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute/Welcome – Mariah Looney, DPAC Chair
2. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding items not on the agenda
3. Receive update on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program – Campbell Ingram, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (25 min.)
4. Receive update on Delta Protection Commission activities – Erik Vink (20 mins.)
5. Member Announcements and Adjourn
Remote meeting via Zoom
Zoom link
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-03-03 15:00 - 17:00
1. Call to Order – Erik Vink, Delta Protection Commission, NHA Advisory Committee Chair
2. Public Comment – An opportunity for members of the public to address the NHA Advisory Committee regarding items not on the Agenda
3. NHA Advisory Committee Member Updates (10 mins.)
4. NHA Mission and Vision Statements – Augie Carlino, Point Heritage Development Consulting (Point HDC) (30 mins.)
5. NHA Interpretive Themes – Katie Metraux, California State Parks (20 mins.)
6. Online Survey – Carolyn Brackett, Point HDC (10 mins.)
7. NHA Advisory Task Groups Update and Next Steps – Carolyn Brackett, Point HDC and Katie Metraux, California State Parks (20 mins.)
8. Member Announcements and Adjourn
Zoom Link
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Phone number: 888 363 4734 (US Toll Free)
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA) Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-05-05 15:00
Teleconference and Web-based (Zoom) Meeting Only; No Physical Meeting Location
The Delta NHA agenda includes discussions on the NHA mission and vision statements, the Heritage Development & Tourism and Resource Stewardship objectives, strategies, and roles, plus the Management Plan Resource Inventory.
