Palo Verde Ecological Reserve

The Palo Verde Ecological Reserve is an approximately 1,900 acre property. The subject topography is generally flat and has sandbar cottonwood, willow and mesquite riparian habitat along the eastern edge of the river. Prominent species include the southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-billed cuckoo, Gila woodpecker, Gilder flicker, Yuma clapper rail, California black rail, bonytail chub, razorback sucker and the desert tortoise.

Facilities

There are no facility improvements on this land.

Accessibility

There are no accessibility improvements on this land.

Connectivity

There is no reliable cellular phone service available on this property. There is no public Wi-Fi service available.

Learn more about Palo Verde Ecological Reserve and its history, wildlife and habitat.

History

The land that now makes up Palo Verde Ecological Reserve was largely active farmland and has been placed into permanent habitat. The purpose of this project is to protect riparian habitat supporting threatened and endangered species, and protect an important linkage from the Colorado River to the Colorado Desert. The property was designated as an Ecological Reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 2007.

Learning About the Land

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 Notice: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of CDFW-managed lands.

Please refer to the Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use Regulations (PDF) booklet for both statewide and property-specific regulations.

Hunting

The following game may be seasonally pursued at Palo Verde Ecological Reserve:

Hunters are responsible for knowing and complying with all Bird Hunting and Land Use Regulations, Mammal Hunting Regulations, and all other rules and regulations in effect at Palo Verde Ecological Reserve.

For more information, contact the Blythe Field Office at (760) 922-9189.

• License Items and Fees for Hunters

Fishing

There is no fishing permitted at Palo Verde Ecological Reserve.

Rules and Visitor Use

Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all Rules and Regulations in effect at Palo Verde Ecological Reserve.

For specific questions regarding use of this land, call the Blythe Field Office at (760) 922-9189.