Workshops About the Impact of Farmland Conversions Scheduled
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 17, 2025) – The Delta Protection Commission has scheduled public workshops on July 15 and 17 to hear about the impacts of farmland conversion for habitat and flood control projects on farmers, reclamation districts, and other affected parties.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Delta economy, and changes to farmland use can create challenges for those who rely on it.
Preliminary research by Delta Protection Commission staff suggests that more Delta farmland is being converted for habitat and flood management projects than for urban development. Additional conversions are planned. UPDATE: The preliminary results of our study are now available (PDF).
The Delta Protection Commission is preparing a report to better understand the scale and impacts of these changes, and to offer practical, achievable recommendations to prevent negative impacts.
Input from these workshops will be included in the final report, “Delta Farmland Conversions: Water Supply, Flood Control, and Habitat Projects,” which is expected to be presented to the Delta Protection Commission in September.
Workshop dates, times and locations are:
- Workshop 1: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road, Brentwood.
- Workshop 2: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 17, The Point Restaurant, 120 Marina Drive, Rio Vista.
Following the second workshop, the Delta Protection Commission will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the same location as the workshop: The Point Restaurant. At that meeting, staff will share a summary of input received at the workshops.
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To attend, please use the sign-up form below to ensure adequate seating is available at each workshop.