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Welcome to Salinas River NWR!
Ocean | Dunes Habitat | Snowy Plover At just 367 acres, the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge boasts a colorful mosaic of coastal dunes, beaches, salt marshes, saline ponds, grasslands, and riparian habitats. During the spring and fall migrations, thousands of birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway flock to the refuge, seeking shelter and food in one of the few remaining wetlands along the central California coast. Established in 1973, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge protects several threatened and endangered species, including western snowy plover, California brown pelican, Smith’s blue butterfly, and Monterey spineflower. Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is one of seven refuges managed as part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The National Wildlife Refuge System includes more than 540 refuges across the country. This network of lands was established for the conservation and management of fish, wildlife and plant resources for the benefit of present and future generations. |
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Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge, c/o SF Bay NWR Complex,
9500 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA, 94560
Phone: 510-792-0222 • Email: sfbaynwrc@fws.gov
