Browns Island (California)

Browns Island is a regional preserve of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is an island in Suisun Bay, part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta,[lower-alpha 1] separated from Pittsburg by New York Slough. The 595-acre (241 ha)[3] island is separated from Winter Island to the east by Middle Slough, and bounded by New York Slough on the south and Suisun Bay on the west and northwest. The East Bay Regional Park District has published a guide to the wild plants that grow on this island.[4]

Browns Island
An aerial photo of Browns Island (on the left). Winter Island is on the right of the image, and Antioch is on the bottom.
Browns Island
Browns Island
Browns Island
Browns Island
Geography
LocationSuisun Bay
Coordinates38.03881°N 121.86468°W / 38.03881; -121.86468
Area595 acres (241 ha)
Highest elevation0[1] m (0 ft)
Administration
United States
U.S. stateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
CityPittsburg
Demographics
Population0

The island is home to six rare and endangered plant species, and a variety of aquatic birds.[2]

Notes

  1. Browns Island is at the confluence of these two rivers.[2]

See also

References

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