Contra Costa Canal

Its construction began in 1937, with delayed completion until 1948 due to World War II shortages in labor and materials.

[6] An inline canal water screen was installed to remove debris including moss, grass, hyacinth, and tumbleweeds.

Per the Canal's link to the city, Pittsburg became desirable due to its drinkable water, resulting in building of homes and increasing population in the area.

Ways to stop trespassing and reduce deaths in the canal include putting up chain link fences around the canal, placement of warning signs, childhood education, pamphlet distribution, phone numbers to report people, and handing out fines from $25-$500.

[4] Fish, crawdads, geese, ducks, egrets, muskrats, beavers, otters, and wild pigs have been spotted in the canal.