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>Map >Satellite While this area is managed primarily for waterfowl and over three-quarters of it is in managed marsh and mud flats, relict wetlands and alkali sink communities exist in scattered localities. The former include Typha spp., Scirpus spp.; the latter, Salicornia spp. and Atriplex spp. as dominants.
Over 130 species of birds have been observed in the area and it serves as a feeding and resting area for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Other animals are abundant. The endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard, Crotaphytus wislizenii silus, and the rare giant garter snake, Thamnophis couchi gigas, may be found here. The San Joaquin antelope squirrel, Ammospermophilus nelsoni, occurs in the area.
Integrity: Approximately 3,035 hectares (7,500 acres) are managed marsh and mud flats, and 610 hectares (1,500 acres) have been developed as upland game habitat. There are roads, buildings, etc., within the area.
Use: Research, educational, observational, hunting, fishing.
September 1977
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2008 Steven Louis Hartman
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