Delta Stewardship Council Meeting
2020-03-26 09:00, 2020-04-23 09:00, 2020-05-28 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

California Boating Congress - CANCELED
2020-03-31 08:30 - 16:30 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1209 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Join the marine industry and boating community in Sacramento to advocate on issues affecting this important part of our State’s economy and culture. There will be a number of speakers on topics including boating regulations, abandoned vessels, safe boating, and fishing.
March 30, Welcome Reception 5:30pm – 7:00pm
March 31, Speakers & presentations 8:30am – 4:30pm
Visit the Marine Recreation Association for schedule and details.

Free Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Workshop - CANCELED
2020-04-02 08:45 - 14:45 | Lake Washington Sailing Club, 2901 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA, 95691
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
The Division of Boating and Waterways is hosting a free workshop on how to prevent aquatic invasive species (AIS) from spreading. Aquatic invasive species can have negative impacts on California’s water delivery systems, hydroelectric facilities, agriculture, boating, fishing, and the environment. AIS can include quagga and zebra muscles as they can multiply quickly, encrust watercraft, affect water quality, aquatic food web, and native fish communities. Workshop speakers include staff from California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
Register by March 20.
For additional information on aquatic invasive species, visit the Division of Boating and Waterways.

2020 Sheepdog Trial - CANCELED
2020-04-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-04-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-04-05 10:00 - 17:00 | McCormack Ranch, 7680 Montezuma Hills Rd, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Enjoy the view of the countryside as talented sheepdogs and their owners compete in the National Trial. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket, low-seating chairs, and your lunch to watch the competition. On Saturday and Sunday, food and drinks will be available for purchase. A special demonstration on sheep shearing and wool spinning will also be held on Saturday and Sunday. There will be 3 days of trials, tickets can be used on any single day.
General admission (13 years old and older): $20
Children under 13: FREE
This is an alcohol free event.
For additional details, visit Discover Rio Vista and tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day - CANCELED
2020-04-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current exhibitions. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.

Creek Week and Clean-up Day - CANCELED
2020-04-09 - 2020-04-16 | Various Locations
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE VISIT CREEKWEEK.NET FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Get involved and support the health of the Delta during Creek Week! There are activities all week long from April 11th to 18th like the Bufferlands Bird & Blooms Tour, Steelhead Creek Beaver Pond Walk, or Arcade Creek Exploration. Ending Creek Week is the big clean-up day and celebration on April 18th is the big clean-up day. To volunteer, make sure to sign up and sign a waiver form!
Visit the website, creekweek.net for exact locations and details.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2020-04-09 15:00 - 17:00
Teleconference Meeting Only; No Physical Meeting Location
Additional information about participating by telephone and submitting public comments is available on our Remote Meetings page.
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
4. Chair’s Report on Delta Stewardship Council activities
5. Commissioner comments/announcements
Consent Agenda
6. Approve January 16, 2020 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
7. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
8. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
a. Receive report on DPAC activities
b. Consider adoption of DPAC recommendations on Delta transportation challenges
9. Receive update on Delta Conveyance Project environmental review and Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA) Stakeholder Engagement Committee – Carrie Buckman (California Department of Water Resources) and Kathryn Mallon (DCA)
10. Delta National Heritage Area (NHA) – Dr. Blake Roberts and Erik Vink
a. Consider Commission delegation of authority to Executive Director to accept additional National Heritage Area federal funding
b. Consider Commission support of proposed National Heritage Area federal legislation (H.R. 1049 and S. 3217)
11. Consider Commission letter on restoring Delta Levees Maintenance Subvention Program funding in proposed FY 20-21 State Budget – Erik Vink
12. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes - CANCELED
2020-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT ANTIOCH DUNES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.

Crisis Break: Self-Care for Collective Liberation - CANCELED
2020-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Via Ventures, 509 E Main St, Stockton, CA, 95202
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS.
The California Allegory is hosting this two-day event of storytelling and advocacy focused on water and life. Come by for a youth-focused storytelling event by Orion Camero and an all-ages advocacy training event. This event is FREE to attend. Registration is required.
Times TBA
For details, visit the Crisis Break event page.

Civic Pride Day 2020 - POSTPONED
2020-04-25 08:45 - 12:00 | Various Locations in Pittsburg, Pittsburg, CA
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Help tidy up the Pittsburg community! Remove and prevent litter from getting into waterways. Take your pick from three locations to clean up, from Rancho Medanos, DeAnza Trail, and Frontage Road. Register yourself and a friend (because two always better than one) and simply meet up at the location. Collection bags, safety vests, litter grabbers, and water are provided.
For any questions, please email sbellafronte@ci.pittsburg.ca.us or call (925) 252-4109.
For registration visit eventbrite. For details, visit the City of Pittsburg California.

Rio Vista LUNAFEST - POSTPONED
2020-04-25 12:30 - 16:30
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THIS EVENT IS PLANNED TO BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FALL.
Ready, set… action! The LUNAFEST film festival will be exhibiting seven women-themed films. The Soroptimist International of Rio Vista presents this film fundraiser to help make a difference in girls and women in the community. There will be an afternoon and evening showing. Tune in for a fashion show in the afternoon and a designer purse raffle in the evening. Don’t worry about the concession snacks and drinks, they’re all provided!
Doors open at 12:30pm and movie starts 1:30pm.
Tickets $40 General Admission
See details and purchase tickets at the LUNAFEST website.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training - POSTPONED
2020-05-02 00:00 | West Sacramento, TBA
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2020. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates community members about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Learn what to do in a basic disaster through training. Response skills are taught through this course, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. By becoming a CERT member, you can assist others in your neighborhood or workplace when emergency responders are not immediately available to help. Support your community and emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness.
To become a CERT Member, attendance at all classes is required. Classes are held May 2, 9, and 16.
May 2, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
May 9, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
May 16, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
To sign-up and to receive more information, contact alucas@cityofwestsacramento.org or visit West Sacramento CERT.

Delta Century Bike Ride - CANCELED
2020-05-03 07:00 - 17:00 | Jessie’s Grove Winery, 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. SEE THE DELTA CENTURY WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
The flattest and fastest 100 miles anywhere! The Delta Century bike ride starts at the oldest winery in San Joaquin County, Jessie’s Grove Winery. Choose from three routes, a 100 mile, 62 mile, and 25-mile route. All three routes are completely flat (only climbing is bridges and levees) making this ride ideal first century. Stockton Bicycle Club donates more than 80% of proceeds to a variety of local and national worthy charities.
Routes
The Quarter Century ($35): 26 miles of vineyards with fully stocked rest stop midway.
The Metric Century ($55): 62 mile loop around vineyards, levee roads, river and sloughs, and a ride on the J-Mack Ferry.
The Full Century ($55): 100 miles, with the same loop as the Metric (including J-Mack Ferry ride) with added loop to the north.
For registration details, visit the Stockton Bike Club.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training - POSTPONED
2020-05-09 00:00 | West Sacramento, TBA
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2020. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Learn what to do in a basic disaster through training. Response skills are taught through this course, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. By becoming a CERT member, you can assist others in your neighborhood or workplace when emergency responders are not immediately available to help. Support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects in your community.
To become a CERT Member, attendance at all classes is required. Classes are held May 2, 9, and 16.
Times and locations TBA
To sign-up and to receive more information, visit West Sacramento CERT.

Yolo Bypass Flood System Tour – led by Marc Hoshovsky - CANCELED
2020-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 County Rd 32B, Davis, CA, 95618
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
The Sacramento River historically experienced major floods, turning the Sacramento Valley into an inland sea of floodwaters. The City of Sacramento, and other cities and farms in the Sacramento Valley are protected from this flooding by the Yolo Bypass and other parts of an extensive flood control system. Join Marc Hoshovsky as he explores several key sites in the Yolo Basin to learn how this flood control system works. This tour will be visiting Fremont Weir, Sacramento Weir, floodway along lower Putah Creek, and south areas where the Yolo Bypass waters flow uncontrolled on the west side.
$100/person
For registration and details, visit the Yolo Basin Foundation Explorer Series.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes - CANCELED
2020-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.

Delta Community Design Workshop
2020-05-12 16:00 | Remote Meeting via Zoom
The meeting will present ideas generated during the January 2020 workshop on physical improvements to Sacramento River Delta communities, followed by an introduction to the Delta Community Design website and survey. There will be a chance for questions and answers with the workshop facilitators.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting or call: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID:
840 7166 7107
Contact Blake Roberts for more information: call (916) 375-4237 or email blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov.

Contra Costa County Fair 2020 - CANCELED
2020-05-14 - 2020-05-17 | Contra Costa County Event Park, 1201 West 10th St, Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. SEE THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FAIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
A weekend celebrating the best of Contra Costa. Entertainment lined up for everyone from shows, Antioch Speedway events, livestock, and exhibits. You also can’t say a fair is a fair without FAIR FOOD! Go on a sweet adventure and tour the highlights of Contra Costa county.
For tickets and details, visit Contra Costa County Fair.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training- POSTPONED
2020-05-16 00:00 | West Sacramento, TBA
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2O20. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Learn what to do in a basic disaster through training. Response skills are taught through this course, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. By becoming a CERT member, you can assist others in your neighborhood or workplace when emergency responders are not immediately available to help. Support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects in your community.
To become a CERT Member, attendance at all classes is required. Classes are held May 2, 9, and 16.
Times and locations TBA
To sign-up and to receive more information, visit West Sacramento CERT.

Walk on the Wildside - CANCELED
2020-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | River Road, 8301RiverRd, SacramentoCA, Sacramento, CA, 95832
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. VISIT REGIONALSAN WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION.
A FREE event filled with hiking tours, presentations, live animal shows, music, children’s hands-on activities. Plenty of guided and self-guided tours will be ongoing throughout the day so cease the chance to spot over 120 active great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, and egret rookery nests.
Check out event details at RegionalSan website.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2020-05-21 16:00 - 18:00
Remote Meeting Only; No Physical Meeting Location
Information about participating by Zoom or telephone, and submitting public comments, is available on our Remote Meetings page.
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
4. Chair’s Report on Delta Stewardship Council activities
5. Commissioner comments/announcements
Consent Agenda
6. Approve April 9, 2020 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
7. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
8. Consider appointments to Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) – Erik Vink
9. Receive update on Franks Tract Futures project – Carl Wilcox (CA Department of Fish and Wildlife) and Dr. Brett Milligan (UC Davis Department of Human Ecology)
10. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
Comments submitted to submit@delta.ca.gov by noon on May 21 will be shared with Commissioners prior to the meeting to the extent possible. Public comments on each agenda item will follow the order of: 1) emailed comments, 2) people with “Raised Hand” inside of Zoom, and 3) those verbally requesting to make comments after notice offered by Chair during meeting.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Delta Conservancy Board Meeting
2020-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Delta Conservancy, 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States

Delta Heritage Forum - POSTPONED
2020-06-02 09:00 - 16:00
This event has been postponed until November.
Join us for a free, full-day event focused on efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, opportunities for partnerships and collaboration, and networking. The forum is open to cultural organizations, federal, state, and local officials, business and civic organizations, and those interested in Delta heritage.
More information coming soon.

California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW)
2020-06-06 - 2020-06-14
From CDFW:

The goals of the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) are to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California’s invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources.

Prevention is the most effective strategy in managing invasive species. However, hundreds of invasive plants and animals have already established in California and are rapidly spreading each year. These invaders are negatively impacting our waters, our native plants and animals (some of them rare, threatened, or endangered), our agriculture, our health, our economy, and our favorite recreational places. Help us celebrate California’s Invasive Species Action Week, and more importantly, help stop the spread of invasive species, by volunteering to take action.
Find out how to participate.

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day - CANCELLED
2020-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203
All programs, tours, classes, and events through June 30, 2020 have been postponed or canceled.
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current exhibitions. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.
