Now that the warmer weather is here and more people are taking to the outdoors, local officials have put a renewed focus on making sure one of the area’s crown recreational jewels – the San Joaquin River Delta – is clear and operational.
Over the weekend the California Department of Boating and Waterways, in conjunction with the San Joaquin County Sherriff’s Office boating unit, removed a sunken vessel from the San Joaquin River that has been underwater for the past three years – posing a navigation hazard. Using a heavy crane to remove the boat from the bottom near Riviera Cliffs, the incident was photographed and shared widely on Facebook – including a comment from Sheriff Pat Withrow that “change is coming to the Delta.”
And Withrow wasn’t the only elected official that made sure that boaters in the area have a clear path when they take to the water.
Last week San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti – who represents portions of Manteca and Lathrop – was contacted by a constituent that was concerned about a sunken boat that had been abandoned in the river.
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