Delta Discovery Voyages Overview
Students learn about the source of their drinking water through an expedition on a research vessel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This interactive program features breakout sessions to cover various topics about life in the Delta and how we are connected to it.
About Delta Discovery Voyages
- Voyages are available free of charge to schools in our service area.
- Voyages are sponsored by local water and wastewater agencies including us (Contra Costa Water District), Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Delta Diablo and the Mt. View Sanitary District.
- Voyages are administered by Marine Science Institute.
- Voyages are designed specifically for 5th grade classes.
- Voyages are 4 hours in length.
- Voyage sign ups are available via the Marine Science Institute starting in October with voyages available in January and February.
- Voyages take place aboard a 90-foot research vessel, the R.V. Robert G. Brownlee, that launches from the Pittsburg Marina.
- Please note: CCWD Water Education Program bus reimbursements do not apply to Delta Discovery Voyages.
How to Sign Up
- Verify your school's eligibility – voyages are available free of charge for schools in our service area.
- Visit the Marine Science Institute's Delta Discovery Voyage page for more information and select "Complete Booking Form" to fill out and submit a request.
Questions? Contact Ashley Salazar, MSI School Programs Coordinator
ashley@sfbaymsi.org
650-364-2760 x10