Elkhorn Slough Reserve, California
State
California
State Partner
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Acres
1,700
Est. Date
1979
The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in California protects a diverse range of species, including sea lions, California sea otters, and harbor seals. The reserve is also known for its incredible birding opportunities. The area has experienced significant loss of salt marsh in the last 100 years and reserve staff are responsible for trying to understand the reasons behind this loss and developing methods for restoring this critical habitat.
Did You Know…
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve contains the most extensive salt marsh in California south of San Francisco Bay.
Latest News from the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Communities are for critters (& science)
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Advancing wetland restoration science
A recent paper in Estuaries and Coasts sheds light on the practice of adding sediment onto marsh surfaces as a strategy to help them keep pace with rising seas.
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