Goals

• Learn more about the San Francisco Bay.

• Get a preview of what your field trips will be like.

• Find out what to bring on your field trips.

San Francisco Bay

How deep is the Bay?

Where does the water in the Bay come from?

WATERSHED: the area of land which drains into a river, stream, or other body of water

The San Francisco Bay is an ESTUARY:

A partially enclosed body of water where FRESH water and SALT water meet

and mix.

What is a WETLAND?

A WETLAND is an area of land that is covered with water all or part of the time.

There are 3 major kinds of wetlands

What happened to the Bay and its wetlands?

Bay Fill andBay Fill and DevelopmentDevelopment Salt pondsSalt ponds

Farming and GrazingFarming and Grazing Pollution and TrashPollution and Trash

Why are wetlands important?

Water filtrationWater filtration

Wildlife Habitat & NurseryWildlife Habitat & Nursery

Flood ControlFlood Control

Where are we going on this field trip?

Arrowhead MarshArrowhead Marsh

Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr.Regional ShorelineRegional Shoreline

What can we see out there?

Plants!

Birds!

Mammals!

Invertebrates!

Fish!

Endangered Species!

Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse California Clapper Rail

Canoes In Sloughs

What’s a slough?

What your canoe trip will be like

• Meet your leaders• Help with gear• Learn the rules of the day• Practice paddling• Explore the wetlands by canoe• Lunch in the canoes• Fun and educational activities on the water• Put away gear

Meet your leaders

Help with gear

The Rules

• RESPECT for your leaders and each other

• RESPECT for the habitat and animals• Life jacket ON at all times• STAY LOW and GO SLOW• No RACING or SPLASHING• Have fun!• Warning system

Practice paddling

Explore thewetlands by canoe

Lunch in the canoes

Fun activities on the water

Help put away gear

What not to bring

• No ipods, cell phones, or other electronics• Anything that will get ruined if it gets wet

(schoolbooks, etc.)

What to wear and bring

• Dress In layers—clothes you can get WET or MUDDY

• Wear closed-toed shoes or sneakers• Bring lunch and WATER• Bring hat and sunscreen

We look forward to seeing you on the Bay!