Sen. Dodd: Delta Week & Coastal Cleanup Day

One of California's most important waterways is right here in our district — the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. With a watershed spanning 45,000 square miles, it is a source for drinking water for two-thirds of the state's population or 27 million people. It is also is home to 500,000 people and a vast array of fish, birds and wildlife. Farmers and businesses alike depend on it and it attracts more than 12 million visitors each year.

In recognition of the Delta and its significance to California, the Legislature has approved my request to designate the fourth week of September as Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed Protection Week.

This year, it kicks off Sept. 21 with Delta Waterway Cleanup Day. The date coincides with California Coastal Cleanup Day.

Our supporters include various agencies including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. Here's a link to their website: http://deltaconservancy.ca.gov/

Please show your support. A link to cleanup sites can be found on the California Delta Protection Commission website here: http://delta.ca.gov/recreation/cleanup/

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Senator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Yolo, Sonoma, Solano, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. More information on Senator Bill Dodd can be found at www.senate.ca.gov/dodd.