Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge
| Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | San Diego County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Imperial Beach, California |
| Coordinates | 32°33′23″N 117°07′38″W / 32.5565°N 117.1271°W[1] |
| Area | 2,521 acres (10.20 km2) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge |
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge is located in the most southwestern corner of the contiguous United States. As a National Wildlife Refuge, it is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was established in 1980.[2]
The refuge forms the northern part of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of 22 National Estuarine Research Reserves created nationwide to enhance scientific and public understanding of estuaries, and thereby contribute to improved estuarine management. It is also part of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Description
The
Tijuana Slough provides critical habitat for the federally listed
The refuge's habitat and wildlife management programs focus on the recovery of endangered species through research, habitat restoration, and environmental education.
See also
References
- ^ "Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge (Fws)". protectedplanet.net.
- ^ NWR planning document
- ^ Refuge website
- ^ Refuge profile
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.