The 48-mile Contra Costa Canal conveys water through Knightsen, Oakley, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Concord, Clyde, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Pacheco and Martinez.

Fishing, swimming, or playing in the canal is very dangerous. That's why the Contra Costa Water District makes one of its professional canal safety patrol officers available for school assemblies.

They speak to children in a friendly and interactive way. Kids listen to stories about how they can have fun on the canal trails without endangering themselves. They learn about a canal rescue, and hear a clear message about the importance of being safe.

This program supplements the "Ol Blue Canal K9 Brochure " that is given to school children each spring, as well as the Canal Safety Video that appears on this web site and on community television.

The 30-minute assembly presentation is FREE of charge for all students within the CCWD service area.