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Section 630(b)63, Title 14, California Code of Regulations* Ecological Reserve

mid canyon - rocky hillside with sparse shrubs

Description

Most of the 520-acre Section 630(b)63, Title 14, California Code of Regulations* Ecological Reserve has sparse vegetative cover. The site contains a small amount of Desert Willow Riparian Scrub community, which supports a variety of wildlife, including an endangered bird species. The topography features moderate to steep sloping lands reaching approximately 3,800 feet in elevation. There are five springs on the property

For more information, call the Inland Deserts Region's Bishop office at (760) 872-1171.

Recreational Opportunities

wildlife viewing fishing hiking quail hunting

Activities: wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, upland game hunting

NOTE: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of Department lands.

Please refer to the Public Uses on State and Federal Lands section of the Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use Regulations (PDF) booklet for both statewide and property-specific regulations. A searchable Property-specific regulations table is also available online.

Area History

The area was used heavily by native people. The first Europeans to find Section 630(b)63, Title 14, California Code of Regulations* were a group of gold-seeking pioneers that sought refuge in the canyon in 1849 or 1850. One account claims that the local Indians were driven from the area to develop a homestead, gardens, and orchard.

The Department acquired the property in 1992, and it was designated as an ecological reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 1994. The purpose for the acquisition was to protect the desert water sources and associated desert riparian habitat.

Related Documents

*The Department is evaluating the name of the property listed in Section 630(b)63, Title 14, California Code of Regulations for an update through the regulatory process.

Last update : 5/10/2022 1:24:42 PM

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Location

Inland Deserts Region (Region 6)

Inyo County

Directions: Hwy 178. Reserve is 4 miles north of Trona, west of 178.

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