San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wetlands in Orange County, California.
The San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary contains 300 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands with 12 miles of walking trails throughout natural habitats.
The sanctuary originated in 1987 as a conservation project to safeguard native species and restore the natural balance of California's coastal wetland ecosystem.
The sanctuary functions as an educational center where students and teachers conduct research on wetland ecosystems and water filtration processes.
Located at 5 Riparian View in Irvine, the sanctuary opens daily from sunrise to sunset with free admission and prohibits vehicles, bicycles, and pets.
The wetlands naturally clean urban water through a system where bulrush plants remove up to 75 percent of nitrogen before returning water to Newport Bay.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 33.66300,-117.84400
Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:47
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