Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Pacific Southwest Region

snow geese in flight, photo: USFWSWelcome to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, located approximately 90 miles north of the city of Sacramento. The Complex consists of five national wildlife refuges (NWR) and three wildlife management areas (WMA) that comprise over 35,000 acres of wetlands and uplands in the Sacramento Valley of California. In addition, there are over 30,000 acres of conservation easements in the Complex. The Refuges and easements serve as resting and feeding areas for nearly half the migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway.

Visitor Information:

Enjoy a sneak peak of our winter residents! Located in northern California's Sacramento Valley, the Sacramento NWR Complex helps provide habitat (resting and feeding areas) for more than 40 percent of the Pacific Flyway's wintering waterfowl. More than three million ducks and one million geese migrate to the Sacramento Valley every fall.

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Birding Events!

For Kids of all Ages!

  • "Let's go outside" and experience the excitement of a majestic bald eagle or the thrill of a bright western tanager flashing through shrubs in your own neighborhood. On this site you'll find activities for kids and information for parents and educators. What are you waiting for? Let's go outside!
  • Kids - join Neighborhood Explorers, this virtual tree house has stories and games about nature!

Mystery Geocaching!

  • Come explore the Sacramento NWR Complex by combining nature and technology on our high-tech scavenger hunt!

Watch Refuge Videos

Wildlife Viewing

Avian Diseases

Contact us for more information or any questions Sacramento NWR Complex

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Sacramento NWR Complex
752 County Rd. 99W, Willows, CA 95988
Phone: (530) 934-2801; Fax: (530) 934-7814
24-hour Information: (530) 934-7774
TTY: (530) 934-7135

Last updated: May 6, 2009