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Browns Island
An aerial photo of two islands.
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 is located in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Browns Island
Browns Island
Location in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Browns Island is located in San Francisco Bay Area
Browns Island
Browns Island
Location in San Francisco Bay Area
Browns Island is located in California
Browns Island
Browns Island
Location in California
Browns Island is located in the United States
Browns Island
Browns Island
Location in the United States
Geography
Location Suisun Bay
Coordinates 38°02′20″N 121°51′53″W / 38.03881°N 121.86468°W / 38.03881; -121.86468
Area 595 acres (241 ha)
Highest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Administration
United States
U.S. state California
County Contra Costa County
City Pittsburg
Demographics
Population 0

Browns Island is a special natural area in Pittsburg, California. It's also sometimes called Gwin Island or Brown Island. This island is looked after by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), which means it's a protected place for nature.

Browns Island is located in Suisun Bay, which is part of the larger Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. A narrow water channel called New York Slough separates it from the city of Pittsburg. To the east, another channel called Middle Slough separates it from Winter Island. The island covers about 595-acre (241 ha) of land.

What Makes Browns Island Special?

Browns Island is a very important place for nature. It is home to several types of plants that are rare or in danger of disappearing. Many different kinds of water birds also live there. The East Bay Regional Park District has even created a guide to help people learn about the amazing wild plants found on the island.

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