The Delta Conservancy Grant

Awarded $1.937 M for Walk in The Marsh!

IN A CLIMATE, ACCESS, & RESOURCE (CAR) GRANT

$5,250,000 and $6,125,000 have been allocated for projects that support climate resilience, community access, and natural resource protection activities that benefit the Delta (collectively known as Climate, Access, and Resource (CAR) funding)

WHAT IS THIS GRANT?

The goals of the Climate, Access, and Restoration Program (Program) are to fund multi-benefit projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh that promote community access to parks, open space, nature, or cultural amenities; support climate resiliency to drought, floods, or extreme climatic events; protect food and water security; protect and conserve natural resources; and support biodiversity. Projects funded through the CAR program should also aim to increase equity, improve public heath, and create economic opportunity.

HOW WILL THIS GRANT BE USED?

This grant will be used to fund a variety of features that will enhance Phase1 “The Marsh Walk” and every visitor’s experience, including:

Pathway Trail System

2.5 Mile of trail

Shade Structure

Bike Parking & Seat Wall

Visitor Parking Area

Interpretive Signage & Artwork

Trailhead Visitor Kiosk

Breakdown of Our $35,000,000 Goal