1. The Delta Science Center at Big Break

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

3. The Delta Science Center at Big Break 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

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

6. The Delta Science Center at Big Break 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.

7. 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 CLEANUP

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

9. The Delta Science Center at Big Break 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

10. The Delta Science Center at Big Break 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?

11. The Delta Science Center at Big Break 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

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