Webinar Archive
On this page, we will list an archive of all past webinars and related documents.
March 18, 2020 – Restore the Delta Advocacy Training
This first session brought our supporters up to date on making comments and current processes.
You can watch this webinar here.
Documents for this webinar:
Delta Scoping Comment Letter
April 8, 2020 – Voluntary Settlement Agreements
The Voluntary Settlement Agreements are a strategy by local, state, and federal water agencies and water right holders to delay full implementation of flows that mimic natural conditions to and through the Delta. For background, RTD policy analyst Tim Stroshane covered basic Central Valley hydrology and water quality, an introduction to the structure and history of Delta water quality planning, and a brief history of how protection of Delta water quality has been delayed. Process, organizing, and public responses were discussed by Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla
You can watch this webinar here.
Documents for this webinar:
Planning Notes
Powerpoint
April 22, 2020 – Digital Activism on Earth Day’s 50th
On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, our presenters examined the legacy of this important day and latest strategies for effective movement building, even in a time of social distancing. The webinar included the history of Earth Day, the importance of digital activism, and how to increase awareness and activism through one’s digital presence.
You can watch this webinar here.
Documents for this webinar:
Earth Day History Powerpoint
Digital Activism Powerpoint
May 22, 2020 – Taking the Delta Watershed’s Pulse – The Confluence of Science and Policy
This webinar was not about modeling. Instead, it will identify and demystify sources of data for managing Delta water and other resources, and help you understand why and how data are used by local, state, and federal water agencies.
You can watch this webinar here.
Documents for this webinar:
Powerpoint
Planning Notes
June 25 & July 3, 2020 – Reframing a Region: Communities of Color in the California Delta Parts I & II
This webinar addressed popular narratives of the California Delta that present the region as a white space. Using an array of primary sources, a diverse panel of experts will contest this view, illustrating how communities of color were fundamental to the development of the Delta region.
You can watch part one here.
This covers history through 1907.
You can watch part two here.
This covers history 1907 and beyond,
Documents for this series:
Phillip Merlo’s Presentation
Phillip Merlo’s Bibliography
Malissa Tayaba’s Presentation
October 20, 2020 – Restore the Delta Town Hall
We updated our members on Delta processes, Delta news, the tunnel, flood planning, harmful algal blooms, Federal legislation, and other general information items.
Brian Smith’s Media Roundup
Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla’s Power Point
Mariah Looney’s Power Point
