Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge

The Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 168 acres of diverse habitats, including oak woodlands, chaparral, willow thickets, and seasonal ponds in California.

The refuge, established in 1975, began when the California Department of Fish and Game acquired the land to safeguard the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander population.

Scientists and researchers study the four distinct units of the refuge to monitor endangered species and develop conservation strategies for California's coastal ecosystems.

Due to the sensitivity of endangered species habitats, the refuge remains closed to public access, but information is available through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The refuge sustains two of the 24 known breeding populations of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and provides critical habitat for California red-legged frogs.

Location: Santa Cruz County

Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

GPS coordinates: 36.92684,-121.83974

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15