Tijuana River Reserve

Located in one of the largest coastal wetlands in California, the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve protects many threatened and endangered species, such as the California least tern, the light-footed Ridgeway’s rail, the least Bell’s vireo, the coastal California gnatcatcher, and the salt marsh bird’s beak. The Reserve offers a unique perspective on international wetland protection as 75% of the Tijuana River watershed is in Mexico. Staff work on both sides of the border to promote water quality and the protection of biological communities, and to foster an understanding of the local coastal environment.