Three Delta agencies brief Solano supervisors on funding, stewardship and local opportunities

Representatives from the Delta Protection Commission, the Delta Stewardship Council and the Delta Conservancy appeared before the Solano County Board of Supervisors on May 12 to explain each agency’s role in protecting the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta and to outline grant and partnership opportunities for Solano County.

Amanda Bole (Delta Protection Commission) summarized the commission’s land‑use, economic sustainability and recreation authorities and highlighted the commission’s National Heritage Area (NHA) work, including a passport program to connect visitors to Delta destinations. "One of the primary ways Solano County can continue to engage and increasingly engage in the NHA is to have more passport locations," Bole said.

Jeff Henderson (Delta Stewardship Council) described the Delta Plan and the council’s performance metrics and enforcement role for projects that qualify as covered actions. Campbell Ingram (Delta Conservancy) described grant programs and upcoming Proposition 4 funding: the conservancy expects roughly $29 million total, with about $8.6 million per program area (habitat enhancement, nature‑based solutions, and community enhancement) subject to the state budget and allocation timeline.

Board members asked about invasive Nutria control, access for school groups, and how to nominate additional passport sites. Campbell Ingram said Nutria eradication remains an active, costly program funded largely by state partners; he said the eradication effort is maintaining control but funding pressures remain. The agencies encouraged Solano County staff and local partners to reach out with project ideas and to apply for upcoming solicitations.

The briefing was informational; the board did not take formal regulatory action on Delta policy at this meeting. Agencies offered to follow up with county staff on passport locations and grant application support.