Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge
The 168-acre refuge protects species that have been threatened due to habitat loss, like the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander subspecies and the California red-legged frog.
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Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge Details
The 168-acre Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge protects species that have been threatened due to habitat loss, like the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander subspecies, the California red-legged frog, the California tiger salamander, and the robust spineflower. The refuge is made of three units, composed of oak woodland, coastal grassland, and freshwater wetland habitat types, each playing vital roles for threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, and wetland protection. The refuge is closed to all visitors.
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