MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, May 29, 2009
Contact:
Julie Dixon, Julie@resource-media.org / 916-446-1058
Nicole Lampe, nicole@resource-media.org / 415-341-4521
Delta Vision Foundation Grades State Progress On Delta and Water Policy
Sacramento event will highlight lack of action on the Delta Vision Strategic Plan
WHAT: The Delta Vision Foundation (formerly the Governor’s Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force) will hold a public meeting in downtown Sacramento this Monday to release a mid-term Report Card on the state’s performance in shaping policy to restore the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta and ensure a reliable water supply for California. The Report Card assesses the progress of the Governor, the California Legislature, and specific policy proposals to adopt and implement key recommendations and strategies identified in the Delta Vision Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan, released in October 2008, is designed to ensure long-term sustainable management of the Delta. For more information see: http://deltavisionfoundation.org/
WHEN: Monday, June 1, from 10 am to 3pm (Press availability from 3-4pm)
WHERE: California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Conference Center
1020 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
WHO: Members of the Delta Vision Foundation, including:
Phil Isenberg, Chair
Monica Florian
Richard Frank
Thomas McKernan
Sunne Wright McPeak
William Reilly
Raymond Seed, Ph.D.
John Kirlin, Executive Director
Associated stakeholders
Directions to the CSAC Conference Center
The CSAC Conference Center is located at 1020 11th Street, 2nd Floor between K Street & J Street. The entrance to the center is located between the Pyramid Restaurant patio and Smith Gallery across from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament main entrance on 11th Street. The building has a black awning with gold diamonds.
