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The Delta Science Center at Big Break

The Delta Science Center at Big Break. MISSION. Recreation Education Restoration Research. The Delta Science Center at Big Break. PARTNERS. Cities of Oakley, Brentwood, antioch, Pittsburg Los Medanos College Contra Costa County Ironhouse Sanitary District

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The Delta Science Center at Big Break

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  1. The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  2. MISSION • Recreation • Education • Restoration • Research The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  3. PARTNERS • Cities of Oakley, Brentwood, antioch, Pittsburg • Los Medanos College • Contra Costa County • Ironhouse Sanitary District • Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control • Delta Group of the Sierra Club • Mt. Diablo Audubon Society • East Bay Regional Park District • Pacific Gas & Electric The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  4. Location The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  5. East Bay Regional Parks Update • PHASE 1 – Site Prep/Construction of Pier • July 2005 • PHASE 2 – Utilities, Road, Landscaping, Parking, Restrooms, Trail Extension • Fall 2006 • PHASE 3 – Master Plan for “the Delta Science Experience” including exhibits, displays, kayak launch, picnic areas, 3000sf building, plaza, shade structure • Fall 2008 The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  6. OWL HABITAT The old water tower was unstable and had to be removed. The owls that were using it as their home were relocated to owl houses around the property. The owls have discovered their new homes and are continuing to nest on the property. The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  7. CLEANUP Old decaying barges were removed from the property. This barge, which is not on the DSC property, remains as a reminder of the past. The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  8. PHASE 1 Phase 1 – the Pier is complete. The access road and parking area will be constructed next. The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  9. LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE AND DELTA SCIENCE • Developing Environmental Science Transfer Program • National Science Foundation Grant • Advisory Board for Environmental Science & Technology • Restoration & Research – focused Service Learning • Fostering Science Education at All Levels – K thru College The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  10. LMC & DELTA SCIENCE FACILITIES • Major New science Facility at Pittsburg Campus – 2007 • Delta Diablo Sanitation Partnership • Dow Wetlands Partnership • Partnership with EBRPD at Delta Science Center • Science Facilities at Brentwood Vineyards Project? • Dutch Slough Project? The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  11. DSC PROJECTS – CURRENT & FUTURE • Educational Delta Cruises • Save the Delta Traveling Display • Statewide Education on Effects of Water Quality in the Delta • Workshops & Outings for Families at the Big Break Site • Restoration Projects • Recreation Opportunities The Delta Science Center at Big Break

  12. Questions or Suggestions? Contact us at DSC@losmedanos.edu The Delta Science Center at Big Break

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