Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge

The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge extends along 80 miles of river between Red Bluff and Princeton, encompassing 10,353 acres of riparian habitats and grasslands.

The establishment of this refuge in 1989 marked a significant step in protecting endangered species such as Chinook salmon and Valley elderberry longhorn beetle.

The refuge functions as a corridor for environmental education through its visitor center, offering programs that connect people with California's river ecosystem conservation.

Twenty-four public units provide access for activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation along designated trails and waterways.

The refuge manages thirty distinct units through specialized techniques, maintaining water levels and controlling vegetation to sustain wetland productivity for wildlife populations.

Location: Butte County

Inception: 1989

Part of: Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/sacramento_river

GPS coordinates: 39.70690,-121.95400

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:22