SAN FRANCISCO BAY-DELTA MODEL STRUCTURE
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
PROJECT LOCATION AND Description
The San Francisco Bay Delta Model Regional Visitor Center (BMVC) is located in the city of Sausalito in the County of Marin. The Class A Visitor Center has hundreds of historical exhibits and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) related exhibits. The centerpiece exhibit is a historical to-scale, hydraulic, three-dimensional model of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Delta covering one- and one-half acres. The building also houses the historical significance exhibits showcasing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) missions, the model, and the Marin Shipyard during WWII.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 ALLOCATION
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$1,073,000
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FY 2026 BUDGET:
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$ 784,000
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FY26 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Updates in progress. Check back soon for more information.
FY25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- The project team hosted a new volunteer orientation and advertised it through the neighborhood information-sharing website Nextdoor. This innovative recruitment approach attracted 18 attendees, eight of whom signed up to begin working at the front desk in the following weeks.
FY24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Implemented use of facilities management system to better manage and quantify maintenance needs to support the facility.
ISSUES AND OTHER INFORMATION
- The project continues to pursue partnerships to enhance the visitor experience and opportunities for investment in the facility.
CONGRESSIONAL INTEREST
- 2nd District, Rep. Jared Huffman
POINT OF CONTACT
- Deputy for Project Management, Thomas R. Williams, 415-503-6560
Updated on 20 February 2026
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