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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR STORM DRAINS FLOW?
Bay Point, California is situated on the southern shore of Suisun Bay, where the freshwater of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meets the saltwater of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. While the community does not have a large, named creek running directly through its center, it is located within the larger watershed of nearby creeks. Notably, Marsh Creek, which is in the Oakley area, empties into Suisun Bay close to Bay Point. These tidal marsh systems and channels, such as the one at Bay Point Regional Shoreline, are essential components of the local ecosystem, providing habitat for a variety of plants and animals.
Another significant creek in the vicinity is Kirker Creek, which originates in the foothills of Mt. Diablo and flows north for about nine miles, passing through parts of Pittsburg before reaching the Delta. Although not directly in Bay Point, the health of Kirker Creek and its watershed is closely linked to the overall environmental quality of the region. Efforts have been made to address historical impacts on the creek, such as those from 19th-century coal mining, to improve water quality and protect the surrounding habitat. The creeks and waterways in the area play a vital role in the natural landscape and are a key feature of the broader East Contra Costa County watershed.