Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Imperial County and La Paz County, United States.
The refuge spans 16,627 acres along the Colorado River, featuring river channels, wetlands, and desert landscapes between Arizona and California borders.
Established in 1964, the refuge was created to protect and restore marshes and backwaters after modifications to the Colorado River by the Bureau of Reclamation.
The protected area serves as a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway, supporting over 250 bird species including Canada geese, golden eagles, and sandhill cranes.
Visitors can access the refuge through designated entrances from Blythe, California, or Yuma, Arizona, with free admission and seasonal visitor center operations.
The resident wildlife adapts to extreme conditions, surviving temperatures of 120°F and annual rainfall of only two inches in this Sonoran Desert environment.
Location: Imperial County
Location: La Paz County
Inception: 1964
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/cibola
GPS coordinates: 33.31170,-114.68900
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:44
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