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San Joaquin Freshwater Marsh Reserve
Regional
CALEON - California Ecological Observatory
University of California Irvine
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Mediterranean California
represents one of the last remnants of freshwater wetlands that once covered much of Orange County's flood plain.
Aquatic, Terrestrial, Coastal
Located in an ancient river-cut channel at the head of Newport Bay, the reserve supports a variety of wetland habitats, including freshwater marshlands, shallow ponds, and channels confined by earthen dikes. Dry upland habitats with a remnant coastal sage scrub community rise on the margins of the reserve.
Aquatic, Unmanaged/successional vegetation, Wetland
The marsh is a critical stopping place for 100 migratory bird species using the Pacific Flyway. Altogether, more than 200 bird species (20 nesting) have been sighted in the reserve, including two resident endangered bird species: the light-footed clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes) and the California least tern (Sterna albifrons).
No beds
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No Labs
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No meeting facilities
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< 50 miles
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application process required
Observation blinds, electrical service, aluminum skiff; no on-site housing or laboratory facilities.
William Bretz
Manager
wlbretz@uci.edu
949-824-6031
Kevin Browne
UCNRS Information Manager
kbrowne@ucnrs.org
