Agenda Item 1 - Welcome and Introductions
The DPIIC members will be able to share relevant updates with other DPIIC members and comment on the summary of the April 15, 2024, DPIIC meeting. The meeting summary is available here: [ Ссылка ].
Agenda Item 2 - Levees 101
A panel will provide an overview of the levee system within and around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) and the multiple benefits that levees provide to the Delta. Panelists: Erin Mullin, P.E., Delta Stewardship Council; Chris Williams, P.E., Department of Water Resources; Tom Zuckerman, Central Delta Water Agency; and Joe Countryman, Central Valley Flood Protection Board Member.
An information sheet about Delta levees is available on the Council’s website: [ Ссылка ].
Agenda Item 3 - Delta Levee Site Visit
A Delta levee site visit will commence with a walk to the top of the levee near Bogle Vineyards. Site visit guides: Gilbert Cosio, River Delta Consulting; Tom Slater, North Delta Water Agency; and Campbell Ingram, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.
Agenda Item 4 - Delta Levees: Challenges and Opportunities
Representatives from multiple agencies and organizations will discuss current challenges and opportunities in funding and maintaining levees. Delta Stewardship Council Executive Officer Jessica Pearson will moderate.
Maintenance – Emily Pappalardo, P.E., DCC Engineering
Seismic – Tom Holzer, Ph.D., Delta Independent Science Board
Urban Levees – Glenn Prasad, P.E., San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency
State Funding – Bryan Brock, P.E., Department of Water Resources
Local Funding – Gilbert Cosio, P.E., River Delta Consulting
Levees as Habitat – Angela Calderaro, Department of Water Resources
Water Supply Reliability – Randall Neudeck, P.E., Metropolitan Water District
Proposed Vegetation Standards – Lorena Guerrero, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Agenda Item 5 - Closing Remarks
The DPIIC members will have the opportunity to share closing comments and propose topics for upcoming meetings.
Agenda Item 6 - Public Comment
Comments during the general public comment period are limited to matters within the DPIIC’s jurisdiction and that are not on the agenda.
Meeting Adjourned
