Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy

#Climate adaptation matters, and we need your help. ? #California's water supply, economy, biodiversity, and residents are at risk. The #sacdelta can expect decreased water quality, heightened pressure on the levees, increased stress on species, and more. ?? Regional adaptation that is rooted in science-based decision-making is critical to reducing the Delta's vulnerability. Please spread the word that our draft Adaptation Plan is now available for public comment through January 17 ? https://lnkd.in/ehudrndD. Lea el resumen ejecutivo en espa?ol aquí ? https://rebrand.ly/f3f78f.

We were thrilled to attend Pittsburg’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Harbor Park and Boat Launch Facility upgrades this past Friday! ???? The goals of the project – funded through our Community Enhancement Grant Program – are to increase public access to the waterfront and Delta, provide economic and tourism benefits, and further educate people about the Delta’s importance. Once complete, visitors can expect improved facilities and ADA-accessible paths as well as new amenities.? Pictured from left to right: Delta Conservancy Community Projects Supervisor Martha Ozonoff, Ecological and Community Program Analyst Maya Garrett, Pittsburg Council Member Shanelle Scales-Preston, Mayor Juan Antonio Banales, and Council Member Dionne Adams.? ? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCS37Fet??

We wrapped up our series of outreach meetings for the Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project this weekend. Visitors had the opportunity to visit with project engineers and designers and walk a portion of the project along No Name Slough. The planning and design of this 645-acre Delta adjacent restoration project has had to consider the built environment, past property use, neighboring community, climate change, ground water, surface drainage, habitat, endangered species, and so much more. When constructed this project will restore a mosaic of habitats to the site including tidal wetland, seasonal wetland, grassland and interior dune.?It was a beautiful day in east Contra Costa County. Thank you to the team from Environmental Science Associates (ESA), Balance Hydrologics, and Catalyst Group who were on-site this weekend. Additional support for this phase of work was provided by Nomad Ecology and Shannon & Wilson. This work would not be possible without funding from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Watershed Grants Office. On-going support from the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy and the East Bay Regional Park District has kept this project moving. Looking forward to construction! For more information about the project, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVEG2Ad4 Environmental Science Associates Balance Hydrologics, Inc. NOMAD ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING Shannon & Wilson The Catalyst Group

This November, we invite you to join us in celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. From lunch socials to marching in Sacramento's Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade, we're honoring the rich history and diverse cultures of Native American and Indigenous Peoples. Learn how you can participate: https://lnkd.in/gt3pNB2k

What's scarier than land subsidence in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta? ?? This Halloween, listen to our California Sea Grant State Fellow Dane Whicker's new podcast episode, "The Land Below Sea," featuring Campbell Ingram (Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy) and Steve Deverel (HYDROFOCUS, INC.). ?? https://rebrand.ly/285535

???? Spooky Invaders Lurking in the Delta! ???? This Halloween, it's not just ghosts and goblins causing a fright in the Delta… ?? Invasive species like water hyacinth, nutria, and feral pigs are creeping into our waterways, threatening native habitats and wildlife. These invaders can disrupt the delicate balance of our ecosystem. ??♂? Just like zombies, these invasive species can multiply quickly if left unchecked! ?? Water hyacinth can double in size every two weeks during peak season. These floating mats can grow so large and thick that they choke waterways, limiting boat access and suffocating aquatic life beneath. ?? Nutria, one of the Delta’s most infamous invasive species, burrow in wetlands and levees, causing severe erosion and weakening flood defenses. A multiplying menace, they can reproduce rapidly and have voracious appetites. Nutria can consume up to a quarter of their body weight in vegetation each day, but they waste and destroy up to 10 times as much. ?? Feral pigs damage both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They are known to carry at least 30 viral and bacterial diseases and nearly 40 parasites that can be transmitted to humans and animals. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife allows licensed hunters with wild pig validations to harvest wild pigs to control the population. ?? ?? Want to learn more about these spooky invaders and how you can get involved? Visit our Delta Interagency Invasive Species Coordination Team webpage: https://lnkd.in/gnkYptYZ

?? Flood Preparedness Week (October 19-26) is here! Flooding is a real risk for our Delta communities, and now’s the time to get ready. ?? ?? Prepare emergency kits ?? Make an evacuation plan ?? Stay informed with real-time updates Learn more about protecting your home and loved ones from flood risk: https://lnkd.in/gzqV6rQ8

This past weekend, our staff had the pleasure of attending the Trust for Public Land's Park Equity Mixer at the South Stockton Resident Summit! ?? It was an inspiring day hearing from community leaders on how to bring opportunities to Stockton. ? We want to give a special thank you to Moisés Moreno-Rivera with the Trust for Public Land for hosting this incredible event! ?? ? As part of the effort to increase equity and access, we are proud to provide funding for the Delta Aquatic Center of Stockton. This new facility will enhance water access for the community, making it easier for everyone to enjoy the lifeblood of the Delta. ????

?? This week, Delta Conservancy staff joined the 2024 Bay-Delta Science Conference in Sacramento! ?? Our team presented on key initiatives to promote resilience and ecosystem restoration in the Delta. ?? A special session, "Delta Carbon Farming," facilitated by Lauren Damon, explored the development of carbon credits through wetland restoration and using Staten Island as a living library. ???The poster on the 2023 Delta Drought Response Pilot Program, co-authored by Rachel Lane, Martha Ozonoff, Dr. Rachel Wigginton, and Lindsay Kammeier (State Water Resources Control Board), showcased novel strategies for drought resilience. ?? Staff also participated in the "Advancing Ecosystem Restoration Towards a Resilient Delta" poster cluster, featuring exciting updates on restoration projects, including a poster on our Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Adaptation Grant Program, co-authored by Anjali Shakya and Lauren Damon. #BDSC2024 #EcosystemRestoration #ClimateResilience

Did you know that nature itself can be a powerful tool in the fight against #climatechange? ???? Learn how the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy is utilizing nature-based solutions at Staten Island in the Delta to halt carbon emissions, reduce flood risk, restore wetlands, and increase biodiversity.