Watsonville Slough Ecological Reserve

Description

The Watsonville Slough Ecological Reserve is 589 acres of coastal and valley freshwater marsh habitat. The property was received from Hyponex Corporation of Indiana, as part of a mitigation agreement, and was acquired to protect its excellent wetland values. It was designated as an ecological reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 1998.

For more information, call the Bay Delta Region Fairfield office at (707) 428-2002.

Recreational Opportunities

Wildlife Viewing Hiking Trails

Activities: wildlife viewing, hiking

Location

Bay Delta Region (Region 3)

Santa Cruz County

Directions: From Hwy 1, exit Green Valley Rd/Main and go west. Left on Lee Rd. Reserve is between Lee Rd and Hwy 1.

CDFW Lands Viewer

Wildlife Branch - Lands Program
Mailing: P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090