California Delta News

Snug Harbor and Delta News! The California Delta is becoming a destination place not only for those who want quiet getaways or great fishing and boating, but also for media-types who see the potential for interesting and informative articles and TV Shows. Snug Harbor has been included or featured in the following newspaper articles, magazines and TV shows over the past few years. We provide links as available.
Media	Description	Date first published/aired
Notice to SH regulars & neighbors along Steamboat Slough	Nicky received a fairly concise description of how the BDCP and Yolo Bypass plans would affect Steamboat Slough...or their assumptions of it. In the meantime, since many different property owners from Steamboat Slough, Ryer Island and Grand Island are asking me for more info, Snug Harbor will host a meeting on September 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the resort grounds or in Walnut Grove (to be confirmed). Reference maps that may be of help: delta_reference_maps.pdf This is NOT a meeting open to the public. The purpose of this meeting is to have an opportunity for all Snug Harbor Drive, Ryer Island, Steamboat Slough, Grand Island and Sutter Island residents or land owners who want to know more to conveign. There is supposed to be a representative of the BDCP and hopefully other government organizations reps also. If nothing else, there will be available lots of historical information, maps of the Delta both historic and proposed, and a list of suggested links to gather more information for yourselves. Focus of the meeting will be "What are the impacts on Steamboat Slough, Sutter Slough and the Sacramento River from the Freeport/Hood new intake, the reoperation of the DCC and the BDCP? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmpVV3bq9M	Steamboat Slough and the BDCP 2010
BDCP latest map is wrong on Delta infrastructure locations	How many ways can the BDCP folks get a map wrong? It seems DWR and URS are not the only businesses or government agencies who get confused about Delta roads and islands. Click on the map to the right to see a larger version of it. The map is just a portion of the "Delta infrastructure" map being used by BDCP and in their draft Delta Plan. How many major mistakes can you find? (Hint: at least 6) And then there's the more minor mistakes so you could come up with more. Take a look at the map key, then test your knowledge of the roads of this area of the Delta! To see all the planning maps on the Delta, you might want to go to http://deltarevision.com/all_planning_maps.htm
DPC	Delta hiking and biking trail planning progresses. The Solano County portion of the Delta trail indicates Ryer Island as a good biking trail, connected to the main Delta Trail that goes through Rio Vista. More info at: http://www.delta.ca.gov/res/docs/Delta%20Trail%20Draft%20GIS%20Memo.pdf	June 2010
DBW	California's Department of Boating and Waterways did an assessment of how the CalFed Preferred Alternaitve, or the "central canal" plan would affect boating patterns in the Delta. The map from this assessment shows the areas where no wake zones are projected to be enforced. The report also notes that boating use of waterways may be affected by changed, like the opening and closing of the DCC during winter and spring seasonal flows. The report was done in 2000 but is still being used for the impact on boating portion of the process studies.	2000, with 2010 projections
USGS & BDCP	These two maps found at a presentation by USGS seems to summarize what is going on in the Delta now...much of the "central canal" work has already been done in phases. The dredging of the Mokelumnke River in several places and the installation of 1500 foot fish screens at the Delta Cross Channel Gates and Georgiana Slough would also be needed to stop salmon from entering those areas.
BDCP	We received an update of some pages of the BDCP with gives a time frame to what is being planned for Steamboat Slough. Apparently, sometime in the next 10 to 30 years after the BDCP is approved, there would be up to 5 miles of channel margin restoration on Steamboat Slough, under the BDCP, if there is funding. (from June 23, 2010 confirmation by Karla of BDCP) But look what USACE, who are responsible for the levees, seem to propose---major work to the Sacramento River instead! BDCP_Status_Update_3_–_June_2010.pdf bdcp2010map.pdf usace_plans.pdf bdcp_steamboatslough2010.pdf http://www.delta.ca.gov/res/docs/map/Conveyance-ThroughDelta_priseczoneoverlay.pdf	*** update says 5 miles of restoration, not the whole length: BDCP re Steamboat Slough USACE 2002 Delta Plans- shows changes on the Sacramento River instead
	http://www.scag.ca.gov/wptf/pdfs/wptf20040408_deltapack.pdf This slideshow is a summary from the Metropolitan Water District in 2004 which summarizes the "Delta Plan" being implemented now. Coalition Contacts (The coordinators of the latest attack on the Delta, according to the 2004 MWD slideshow referenced above) Steve Hall Association of California Water Agencies (916) 441-4545 steveh@acwanet.com Rex Hime California Business Properties Assn. (916) 443-4676 rexhime@cbpa.com Fiona Hutton Red Gate Communications (818) 508-1986 fhutton@redgatecommunications.com
May & June 2010	We've been making comments on the Delta Plans, attending Delta Stewardship Council meetings. Here's a link to comments by Nicky and others: http://www.deltacouncil.ca.gov/public_involvement/interim_delta_plan_public_comments.html	May 2010
May 2010	The new Delta Stewardship Council will be reviewing some "near term" or interim actions for the Delta at their May 27 & 28 meetings. One the list: Yolo Bypass modifications, Franks Track, Mokelumne River changes, more water pumps....but you won't hear it in the news because... (click on the graphic to the right) or this: media2010-players.pdf if you want to print it out...use legal size paper.	Who owns California Newspapers in 2010?
5/31/2010	For many years, very wealthy individuals have coveted the fresh water of the Delta. There will never be enough fresh water for all the big plans some have for this state. So right now there is a huge battle to take what is left of the annual fresh water flow of the Delta. All Delta residents, businesses and land owners are basically innocent victims stuck in the middle of California's latest water wars. But this time its some of our own neighbors within the Delta that have proposals on the table that could very negatively impact some areas of the Delta, like the central and south Delta areas. Anyway, the latest battle started in 1998 and this 2007 lecture by scientist John Cain is a very good summary. Grab some popcorn, settle in and listen closely. The slides are hard to see so I am asking for copies to post here.	2007 lecture on Delta Issues
May 2010	Shipwrecks of Steamboat Slough from 1848 to 1890 pdf of shipwrecks:	Historic Shipwrecks on Steamboat Slough
April 2010	It seems all California agencies and politicians are focused on devising plans to "restore" the Delta. The Feds are also releasing their studies and reports. The two maps give examples of the confusion going on right now. Some agencies want to flood or restore target areas for fish habitat, and some agencies what to use the same privately-owned lands for other uses, such as locations for dredge sediments. For example. look at the two maps...one shows Prospect Island as flooded and one shows it as filled in using dredge sediments. Maybe they mean fill in Prospect enough to make it another tule field for "carbon-sequestering" farming?
March 2010	Spring has sprung and the national media is out in full force. Staff were told by visitors that Snug Harbor was in a recent Hue Howser Delta focus, but we have not seen it yet.	March 2010
National Weather Service	1-29-2010: All is fine here. The water is moving swiftly but is not to high so far. The huge winds of last week did take out our large tent area canvas roof, which was probably due for replacement anyway! With all this rain, all the SoCal reservoirs now full, NorCal reservoirs at 80% to 100% capacity, today the SacBee headlines are about the "continuing drought" in California. Ironic, isn't it? 1-15-2010: Snug Harbor office received a call from the US Coast Guard that it appears there could be substantial rain runoff flowing through the Delta in the next few weeks. We also received notice that the Delta Cross Channel will be closed so that salmon and other fish traveling on the Sacramento River will not enter through the DCC to reach the Mokelumne River and central Delta area. That way, the fish have a higher likelihood of survival if kept away from the suction pumps needed to send the water to Central Valley farmers on the West side, and to other areas of California's naturally arid lands. When the DCC gates are closed there is higher water flow on the Sacramento River and Steamboat Slough.	1-29-2010 view of the launch ramp showing high tide
11-13-09	Friday the 13th. An interesting day for the Governor to pick to sign the New Water Plan which when/if implemented will drastically alter the Delta as we know it today. Funding for the "central canal" is already in place, as planned apparently, by the water districts that will benefit from taking more Sacramento River water. That part of the plan will happen with, or without, voter approval of a bond fund next November. How much restoration will actually take place over time is unknown. The governor still talks about building another canal around the Delta, but even without another canal Sacramento water will begin to be siphoned off "in the near term" meaning 2010 or 2011, most likely. If you want to read a legislative analysis emailed to SHR click here.	Link to another great video- history of CA water woes http://aquadoc.typepad.com/waterwired/2009/10/video-presentation-lloyd-g-carter-on-californias-water-mess.html
	Please go to New Delta Plan update. The bills passed on 11-4-09 :-(	11-5-09
11-3-2009	One bill supposedly passed just the senate yesterday. It would set up a new agency to govern everything about the Delta and all other agencies, county, state and federal, would have to work with this agency. The governor would appoint the majority of this board, which would then have the "authority" to decide what to do with the Delta. While everyone is so worried about the building of the eastern canal, plans are moving forward to do the central canal in the "near term", which would in itself take so much water out of the Sacramento River at Hood or other areas north of Walnut Grove, that the North Delta would undoubtedly have tremendous negative effects. I personally do not understand why every single Delta farmer and their families and staff are not camped on the doorsteps of the state Capitol building today. as they stand the most to loose in all of this. From document research, its clear the Federal government is in favor of this "New Delta Plan" and has been funding many of the studies to try to validate why the water should be taken from the Sacramento River. Why in the world would Northern California legislators be so willing to sell off the north's most valuable asset? (personal statement of SHR owners)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmpVV3bq9M Link to another great video- History of CA water woes and who's behind the battle now! Copy and Paste this line in your address bar: http://aquadoc.typepad.com/waterwired/2009/10/video-presentation-lloyd-g-carter-on-californias-water-mess.html
10-30-09	This past week the state legislature called a "special session" to address California water infrastructure issues. The bills and proposals keep being changed, but it appears there will be a vote on Monday 11-2-09 which could drastically alter the Delta as we know it, for the sole purpose of transporting more water to areas south of the Delta. Here's the link to the water bill: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/0910/bill/sen/sb_00010050/sbx7_7_bill_20091029_amended_sen_v98.pdf Detail maps by area: http://deltarevision.com/maps/2009NorthDeltaRestorationMap.pdf http://deltarevision.com/maps/2009YoloRestorationMap.pdf Snug Harbor staff and owners are very concerned that at least some of the actions as proposed will eventually curtail boating in targeted areas of the delta, including possibly the north end of Steamboat Slough, and could subject all Delta landowners to restrictions of riparian water rights, traditional use of existing properties, and excess regulations.
Video online 10-15-09	Our own video objecting to the current plan to take more water out of the Delta, based on the current process and data available. Just not enough FACTS are known and even more important, the Delta landowners and citizens have been excluded from having a say in the planning process. Click to watch video... (Lots of the video was done at Snug Harbor since we paid for the video)
10-15-09	A representative of DWR recognizes that the DRMS Phase 1 report is incorrect as to Ryer Island flood or inundation history. DRMS is a very important report being used by various agencies to assess various island worth and flood risk. We were able to prove they are wrong about their assessment of Ryer Island. DWR email is at http://ryerisland.com/ryer_flood_history_email.jpg	Details on Ryer Island
News & TV	The Obama Administration has announced THEY will create a council to oversee the Delta and will review existing studies to determine how best to take (more) water out of the Sacramento River, while "restoration" of the San Joaquin River has already begun. Summary of the BDCP: take water out of the Sacramento River instead of and/or in addition to the San Joaquin River. The media wants people to think its only a fish vs people issue, entirely ignoring the fact there are people who live, work, play and pray in the Delta.	One of the more humorous versions: Comedian Jon Stewart's take on the Delta Debate. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/30/jon-stewart-schools-sean_n_304011.html
September 2009	Want to know what all the talk about transporting more water out of the Delta is about? Try these websites: http://baydeltaconservationplan.com (government website) Delta lands in public ownership: http://imaps.dfg.ca.gov/viewers/biospublic/app.asp	http://DeltaRevision.com http://RestoreTheDelta.org
newspapers & internet	Do a search of news articles over the last week or so and one would assume its already a done deal to make a new canal, alter the ecosystem of the Delta, all for the end purpose of sending more high quality fresh water out of the Delta. The plan is to sacrafice the lands of the northwest Delta to environmental experiments in restoration as a mitigation for the excessive taking of water and lands from the east and south Delta areas for the purpose of creating a "reliable water supply" for SoCal and Central Valley megafarms, with some Delta islands slated to serve as new water storage facilities, or dams. Click on the thumbnail to the right to see the most recent BDCP "Draft" map found online, in August. How the new Water Plan affects us here is still unclear but concerning. I also found a map that looks a bit different, this one in the BDCP brochure posted the last few days, apparently.	9-7-09- update 9-16-09
Internet & news	Updated 8-7-09: The State of California, through the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) released a draft proposal to widen the Mulkolnme River to convey more water south, to create a new above or underground canal which would take more water out of the Sacramento River and in the meantime they propose to use the Cache Slough and Steamboat and Sutter Sloughs for "managed habitat" areas to get fish, specifically salmon, to use this area of the Delta to avoid being caught in the water pumps of the San Joaquin and the new pumps planned for the Sacramento River between Walnut Grove and Hood. This may or may not have long term negative effects on Steamboat Slough boating and vegetation, and the Delta as we know it. All Delta and California boaters should pay attention!!! The state has infrastructure monies and will sell bonds to steamroll though their plan to take Sacramento River water, which will further damage the ecology of the Delta. Stay tuned....	August 3, 2009 draft, Chapter 3 of the BDCP http://resources.ca.gov/bdcp/ Go to the bottom of the following for more details of Steamboat Slough proposals: http://resources.ca.gov/bdcp/full_drerip_worksheets.html Link to Delta proposed legislation 2009
Bay Area News Group	Article about the Delta with a focus on the two ferries to Ryer Island. Nice little sidebar on Snug Harbor and the community of Ryer Island	7/30/09
	Lots of hearings and a big gathering of Delta folks up on the steps of the State Capitol to protest the Governor's plans for the Delta. One really funny sign changed the BDCP, which means Bay-Delta Conservation Plan to the "Big Dumb Canal Plan". Water is a biiiiig issue! What is the big issue about the water? Very basically, the large corporate farmers in the Central Valley, along Hwy 5 and 99, and SoCal cities want Sacramento River water which is less salty than San Joaquin River water. But if they take more water out of the Sacramento River, it will make sea water come into the fresh water Delta, and destroy Delta farmlands and recreation in this area. The folks who study the effects of proposed new water plans say the salt in the water at areas like Rio Vista and Ryer Island will as much as double some times of the year. Farmers would not be able to irrigate their crops and the higher salt in river water might affect wells around here. Its a trade off...destroy the Delta properties to preserve or expand the large corporate Central Valley farmlands, which take the water before it can get to SoCal cities. But it also means taking away private property rights of the Delta land owners, which didn't used to be allowed in the United States without fair compensation to the land owners. Delta land owners have riparian water rights and if the state creates a new canal. as proposed, to take fresh water from the Sacramento River, very serious constitutional property rights will be violated.	7-7-09
Examiner	Examiner writer talks about his favorite beaches to boat to in the Delta. He mentions a favorite private park and beach...Snug Harbor! http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7657-SF-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Favorite-beaches-in-the-Sacramento-Delta	May 2009
	FINALLY!!! Last week we finally received our permit for the wheel chair access ramp for the new office & store building. The construction work on the ramp started 2-28-09 and we hope to have it completed by the end of April 2009. We are TENTATIVELY scheduling an open house for Snug Harbor leaseholders and neighbors for a week end in May.	5/1/09
CAL-AVRC	The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (renamed CAL-AVRC) selected a photo of waterfront RV sites at Snug Harbor as their 2009 cover photo! We submitted several photos and were excited to find out we made the cover! Our leaseholders will recognize the regulars in the photo, enjoying a summer flotilla chat off RV sites 20 and 21. http://www.rvandcampoutwest.com/default.asp?file=Portal_Consumer_Directory&state=CA	January 2009
CalTrans & misc commercial newspapers	UPdate: Ferry due back in service by February 22, 2009 accourding to CalTrans! The Ryer Island ferry is undergoing a major upgrade...two engines, new paint job, reinforced hull, etc. CalTrans sent out notices the ferry will be taken down for a month starting January 12, 2009 in the afternoon. After the Ryer Island Ferry is back up and running, they plan to take down the J-Mac for reconstruction and repairs. Then once both are back up, there are CalTrans plans to do some major repairs to a portion of Hwy. 84 on Ryer Island north of the ferry landing, south of the Miner's Slough bridge, west side of the island. It should not affect traffic to/from Snug Harbor....Caltrans Updates http://www.sacbee.com/latest/story/1638661.html	2-21-09 Real McCoy scheduled to go back in operation 2-22-09 by late afternoon! See CalTrans Updates page
TV & Newspapers	The Delta continues to be the center of a long standing debate between water users and ecosystem health, NorCal vs SoCal, Farming vs. Urbanization, etc etc etc. The volume of reports showing up online is, frankly, shocking. In this economy you would think this might not be the right time to be spending money on some of these studies. (Our personal opinion-sorry!) However, we want you to know that Snug Harbor Resorts, LLC is NOT within the study area for the "Dual Conveyance" plan-or the path they propose the gigantic water pipes to take. Part of it might come across Ryer Island though. If you want to read about what's going on, or see maps, use the links to the left, or click on these to see larger versions:	Posted 2-7-09... an interesting slideshow by DWR... http://resources.ca.gov/bdcp/docs/1.30.09_BDCP_IT-ND_Diversion_Effects_Presendation.pdf http://ca.gov and then type in "Delta" http://DeltaREvision.com http://sacbee.com and then type in "Delta"
TV Radio Internet Newspapers	The Delta has been primary news fodder for the last few years as the various government agencies determine the best way to take more water out of the Delta without killing more fish or ruining more delta farmland. At least that is what the documents say is the goal, in a nutshell. Summary: The Peripheral Canal Plan that was voted down by the people of California many years ago has resurfaced with a new name: "Dual Conveyance Plan". It is unclear how all of this will affect Delta boating, fishing and recreation but its time topay attention! Below are just a few links to interesting documents. http://deltavision.ca.gov/BlueRibbonTaskForce/April2008/Handouts/Item_5d.pdf http://www.socalwater.org/download/012508_QrtlyMtg_Minutes.pdf http://baydeltaoffice.water.ca.gov/ndelta/summaryreport/index.cfm	2007 and 2008
August 2008	Congratulations to Brad Walker who broke the American Pole Vault Record while qualifying for the Summer Olympics! Brad and Carly stayed with us here at the resort while training for the Olympics this past winter. http://www.sacbee.com/395/story/998782.html
Contra Costa Times	Great articles about the delta and one about staying at Snug Harbor's resort: http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_9663012?source=email http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_9663000?source=email	June 22, 2008
Sacramento Bee	The Sacramento Bee had a nice article about the J-Mac Ferry and bird watching in this area. Nice photos too! http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/954832.html	May 21, 2008
The Oregonian	Photographer/writer for the Oregonian stays at Snug Harbor to use as base station for an article on the California Delta's salmon and how it affects Oregon http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/12084999086460.xml&coll=7	April 2008
Sunset Magazine	This article is about wine tasting in Clarksburg near Snug Harbor, in case we have some visitors who want to sample the delta wines... http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1181934,00.html	April 2008
Movie	A movie crew use the resort grounds for the set of an independent movie called "Has Been". They reconfigured an area by our point to look like an old Boy Scout camp in Wyoming, so they say. It is a comedy that should come out this year. Movie information online Ask at the office if you want to borrow our DVD of the movie!	April 2008
Snug Harbor's own newsletter	Semi-annual newsletter updating interested folks on what is going on at the resort and around the delta region Printed on legal size paper: Images2008/nl-2008-1.pdf	March 2008
River News Herald	Article about movie "Has Been" filmed at Snug Harbor resort grounds, using part of our junk pile to portray an old Boy Scout camp in Montana. PDF of article Movie information online	March 19, 2008
	Did you know Olympic Athletes train in the Delta? Several stayed at Snug Harbor in December while training at TigerBar Sports nearby. Brad Walker is currently #1 for the US team and seems to be well on his way to an Olympic 2008 medal. We're getting a big screen TV for the new office so we can all cheer him on!	December 2007
Prosper Magazine Sacramento	Prosper Magazine December 2007 article about the J-Mac and its now famous driver also had a quote from Vicki, resort manager. http://www.prospermag.com/photo/280-2144	12/2007
Northern California Camping	Snug Harbor Resort was listed as "Best for Fishing" and "Best for Waterskiing" in the just-published book Northern California Camping by Tom Stienstra! Copy at the office for viewing.	Fall 2007
Sacramento Bee	Front page article about the Real McCoy Ferry, due to be replaced in the next few years, with a bigger, longer version of the same. http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/381456.html	9/16/07
all	Most media sources in the US covered the whales visiting the Delta. The mom and baby whale hung around for about 3 weeks, swimming between the Rio Vista Bridge and Sacramento, often causing long delays at the Rio Vista Ferry ramp. There were hundreds of media types on Ryer Island daily for a while there! The whales were dubbed "Delta and Dawn"	Spring 2007
Outdoor Life Network	RVToday TV Show hosted by Stew Olson focuses on travel in the Delta and features staying at Snug Harbor, using the ferrys to Ryer Island, and dinning suggestions for the Historic Delta Region	Sept. 3, 2006. For schedule: http://rvtoday.tv
Tom Stienstra article in San Francisco Chronicle	Article about recent changes in progress with DFG. Summary comments by Mr. Stienstra on other fishing or camping subjects includes a statement to the effect that Delta area parks "like Snug Harbor" should be listed as a "Top 10" in the US. Thanks for the compliment Mr. Stienstra! http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/02/SPG91JNSS71.DTL&hw=snug+harbor&sn=001&sc=1000	July 2, 2006
Allentown; Good Day Sacramento on UPN31	Mark S. Allen comes for a surprise visit to Snug Harbor on a Monday morning, using the J-Mac ferry to get here. He seems to think we're a town...but we were happy to have him visit and hope he comes back to see what the RV lifestyle and Snug Harbor are really about. http://cbs13.com/video?cid=15	June 5, 2006
Good Day Sacramento on UPN31 (CBS)	News feature about "Delta Seaplane Tours", a new service in the delta region for sight seeing from a birds' eye view. Filmed from Snug Harbor docks.	May 16, 2006
RV Today TV	Stew Olsen from RV Today of the Outdoor Network TV visited Snug Harbor and the California Delta region the end of April 2006. *Show expected to air in June 2006	April 2006*
SacBee	Go to article	January 10, 2006
SacBee	http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/weather/story/14026156p-14858432c.html
KVIE, PBS Channel 6 out of Sacramento	TV show about the Historic Region of the Delta, including Snug Harbor, and the cities of Isleton, Rio Vista, Walnut Grove and Locke. Includes fishing tips from Snug Harbor patrons, info on the Snuggle Inns, etc. Photos are of Nicky with the Producer and KVIE cameraman, and Gene as he's catching a fish while the camera was rolling!!	Rerun of show July 2005! Feb, April and June 2002 and Oct. 27 &29, 2001 *"How to Fish" segment filmed at Snug Harbor featuring show Host and Snug Harbor patrons continues to rerun due to popular demand
Sunset Magazine	Great articles about riding the ferries of the West. "Shortest Ride" is the Real McCoy, also called the Rio Vista Ferry. Snug Harbor referenced http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1078479,00.html	August 2005
TV/News	Fox News piece on Water Safety, filmed along Snug Harbor, with Vicki Vann, manager included!	July 4, 2005
Online RV Park Review website	Snug Harbor got a nice review and a "thumbs up" from an anonymous visitor. Go to http://rvparkreviews.com/California.html and Snug Harbor is listed under the "Rio Vista" park reviews	March 2005
Book	"California Campgrounds" was republished by Tom Stieinstra and gives a great review of Snug Harbor!	2004
Book	"Delta Delectables and Delights" has been published by Vicki Vann, manager of Snug Harbor. Recipe book features creative cooking methods of fish commonly caught in the California Delta region. Book signed by author available at the Snug Harbor store, and other delta locations, and online. Contact vicki@snugharbor.net for more info.	July, 2004
SF Chronicle	"King of Swings" is a great article about the bridges of the delta. Really fun to read and gives the history of the place from a bridge view	July 4, 2004
SF Chronicle, SacBee, Valley Times, etc	June 2004: There are ongoing news articles about a fire at Bethel Island and a levee break in the south part of the delta region, near Stockton. We've received many calls from concerned customers. Snug Harbor is located in the historic region of the delta, near Rio Vista and Walnut Grove and Isleton. The events noted in the news do not have any effect on our area of the delta, rest assured!	May, 2004
Valley Times (Contra Costa area)	The Valley Times created a totally awesome pull-out section covering the whole delta region from Antioch to Stockton up to Sacramento. Snug Harbor was featured with a photo of Snuggle Inns and nice little write-up. The two ferrys to Ryer Island were also suggested as a fun day trim for Bay Area locals. Take a look at our copy in the office!	August 3, 2003
River News Herald	The River News Herald, a small local paper, did a front page article about Tim Allen visiting the delta and Snug Harbor.	July15, 2003
Nice Guy	Tim Allen, his friend Bret Gregory and their friends joined us for a peaceful delta summer week end. Mr. Allen was very gracious about all the requests for signatures and photos from staff and campers. One camper was very creative, getting Mr. Allen to sign his RV with a permanent marker! The group visited many places in the delta, joined in the Poker Run out of Tower Park, had Sunday Brunch at the Ryde Hotel... peace, beauty and fun. Isn't that what the delta's all about? Pictured are Snug Harbor staff with Mr. Allen and Mr. Gregory	July 11-13, 2003
LA Times	"No one's singing the blues in this laid-back delta" by Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer	Sunday, June 29, 2003
Modesto Bee	Another article by Janet Fullwood, shorter version of the SacBee article	June 2003
Sacramento Bee	Articles by Janet Fullwood about things to do and places to stay in the Delta...Snug Harbor included!	June 8, 2003
Sunset Magazine	Great little article about driving around the historic region of the delta	March 2003
San Francisco Chronicle	Article by Tom Steinstra in his outdoors section about the 10 best Northern California parks. Snug Harbor is the "best run private park by far" and features waterfront RV sites and cabins with docks	April 2003
Waterski Magazine	"West Coast's Epic Waterski"...article about boarding and waterski on the delta	January 2003
San Francisco Chronicle	Article by Tom Stienstra, his "Outdoors" section about the Delta in general, and the joys of houseboating. In "places to stay" section of article, Snug Harbor gets a direct web site link and newspaper coverage!! SF Chronicle Delta Article	Oct.24, 2002
California Tour & Travel Magazine	Cover feature article and photos on the delta, covering the Historic Region of the Delta, Bethel Island, and the "Scenic Loop" group. Awesome paintings by Delta Artist Mary Stanley showcased!	Summer 2002 Issue
Sacramento Bee Newspaper	Front Page article & follow-up article about Antique Airstream convention and open house held at Snug Harbor in April. Really fun photos of these reconditioned beauties! Antique cars, especially classic T-Birds on show Saturday afternoon	April 22-24, 2002
Sunset Magazine	Just a few pages about visiting the towns in the historic region of the delta...Walnut Grove, Rio Vista, Ryde, Locke and Isleton...all close to Snug Harbor!	Feb 2002 issue
KVIE, PBS Channel 6 out of Sacramento	TV show about the Historic Region of the Delta, including Snug Harbor, and the cities of Isleton, Rio Vista, Walnut Grove and Locke. Includes fishing tips from Snug Harbor patrons, info on the Snuggle Inns, etc. Photos are of Nicky with the Producer and KVIE cameraman, and Gene as he's catching a fish while the camera was rolling!!	Feb, April and June 2002 and Oct. 27 &29, 2001 *"How to Fish" segment filmed at Snug Harbor featuring show Host and Snug Harbor patrons continues to rerun due to popular demand
PassageMaker Magazine	Great 20-page feature article about the Historic Region of the Delta, including a large aerial Snug Harbor photo, and information about Rio Vista, Isleton, Ryde, Walnut Grove and Locke (no link available) Copy of article in Snug Harbor office, or buy the magazine at the office!	Nov/Dec 2001 issue
San Francisco Chronicle	Still our favorite one....Article by Tom Stienstra, his "Outdoors" section. "Delta island delivers the goods" is the title. Click on the link button to see scanned version of article or use link below to go to the Chronicle Online version:	Oct. 4, 2001
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2001/10/04/SP72126.DTL
San Jose Mercury	Article about the Delta, including photo of Snug Harbor as a great place to stay	June 24, 2001
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http://www.sacbee.com/ourtown/discover/saccounty2001/p39.htm
Contra Costa Times	Same article about the Delta, including Snug Harbor info and photo	June 24, 2001

River News Herald	Article about Snug Harbor's award for "2001 Best Small Park" as awarded by the Calif. Travel Park Assoc. (no link available)	May, 2001
Bay Area Backroads	TV show about the Delta, including Snug Harbor and places to eat, things to do in the Delta	First shown Nov 18, 2000, many reruns since then! June 2002

RV Journal Article on the Delta	Article about the Historic Region of the Delta and use of RVs in the Delta	June, 2000

Sac Bee	Two-part feature series about the California Delta and houseboating, including Snug Harbor photos, places to go and things to see and eat in the area	Travel Section Feature
	http://www.sacbee.com/travel/shorttrips/delta1.html	June 11, 2000
	http://www.sacbee.com/travel/shorttrips/delta2.html	June 18, 2000

	Yachtsman Magazine article "Snug on Steamboat Slough" by Hal Schell	Winter, 1999