Elkhorn Slough Reserve

State

California

State Partner

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Acres

1,739

Est. Date

1979

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Marsh Resilience Study

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Elkorn Slough Foundation

Contact

Dave Feliz
Manager

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.

Stories from the Reserve

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Reserves Love Frequent Flyers

Happy International Migratory Bird Day! Around the coasts, National Estuarine Research Reserves are welcome layovers

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Study Reveals the Hidden Wildlife of U.S. Coastal Wetlands

A new study led by the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) shows that coastal

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Some Like It Hot

Native oysters offer hope in a warming climate It’s easy to assume that as the

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