Dutch. Greeks. South Asians and other immigrants began the farming legacy. and developed technologies specifically adapted to the unique environment. including the Caterpillar Tractor. which later contributed to agriculture and transportation internationally. Delta communities created a river culture befitting their dependence on water transport. a culture which has attracted the attention of authors from Mark Twain and Jack London to Joan Didion. The National Heritage Area designation for the SacramentoSan Joaquin Delta will help local governments develop and implement a plan for a sustainable future by providing federal recognition. technical assistance and small amounts of funding to a communitybased process already underway.
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