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Courtland celebrates the 52nd Annual Pear Fair
July 27, 2026
COURTLAND, Calif. (July 27, 2026) – People from Courtland, the Delta, and beyond came together July 26 to celebrate the 52nd Pear Fair. The day was filled with a variety of pear-themed food and drinks, live music, dancing, a duck...
A Celebration on Wheels through the Delta: American Discovery 250 Relay
July 10, 2026
LOCKE, Calif. (July 8, 2026) The American Discovery 250 Relay – a 6,800-mile relay from California to Delaware commemorating the nation’s founding – passed through the Delta on July 8. Over a dozen cyclists embarked on the 65-mile ride through...
Job Opening: Program Manager I (Deadline: June 27, 2026)
June 29, 2026
The Delta Protection Commission is hiring a Program Manager I with primary responsibilities that are key to the DPC’s mission: regional economy and recreation. If you love rural places and want meaningful opportunities to protect them, this job’s for you....
Delta National Heritage Area Advisory Committee Openings (Deadline: July 22, 2026)
June 1, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – The Delta Protection Commission is accepting applications for five seats and additional alternates on its Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Advisory Committee. The incumbents, who are all eligible to serve additional terms,...
2026 Delta Leadership Program Recognized by DPC
May 15, 2026
STOCKTON, Calif. (May 11, 2026) – The Delta Protection Commission honored the 2026 cohort of the Delta Leadership Program on Monday – the culmination of four months of seminars, leadership skills-building, and teamwork for this group of emerging Delta leaders....
Delta Protection Advisory Committee Opening: Utilities-Related Infrastructure Seat (Open Until Filled)
April 20, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 20, 2026) – Applications to fill the Utilities-Related Infrastructure seat on the Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) will remain open until the position is filled. DPAC provides recommendations to the Delta Protection Commission on diverse interests...
PHOTO GALLERY: Three Sisters Gardens Spring Skills Share
March 23, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 21, 2026) – Community members gathered at Three Sisters Garden for the March Spring Skills Share, a free monthly event focused on gardening and community building.In a day filled with laughter and curiosity, attendees gained hands-on experience turning...
PHOTO GALLERY: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Passport Program Kicks Off
March 2, 2026
Locals and visitors alike can find stamping station locations, as well as other nearby attractions, on an interactive map or in list form. The Delta National Heritage Area is one of 44 NHAs that participate in the Passport to Your National Parks Program, in addition...
PRESS RELEASE: Congressman John Garamendi Launches Delta National Heritage Area Passport Program
February 27, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Congressman John Garamendi has announced the launch of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area’s Passport Program, a brand-new way to experience the cultural and natural riches of the California Delta. Tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, Congressman...
Photo Gallery: Delta Leadership Program in Rio Vista
February 23, 2026
Participants of the 2026 Delta Leadership Program met in Rio Vista on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, for their third seminar of the year, a lively day of discussion featuring: A discussion of the Delta environment with Cory Overton, Science Director for California...