| Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
  Location in California  Location in United States | |
| Location | Fresno County, California |
| Nearest city | Mendota, California |
| Coordinates | 36°43′27″N 120°17′01″W / 36.72408°N 120.28373°W |
| Governing body | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
The Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve is a protected conservation area spanning approximately 930 acres in the Central Valley of California. The reserve contains a variety of habitats, such as alkali sink scrub and annual grasslands, and serves as an essential refuge for numerous migratory birds, waterfowl, and endangered species. Established in 1979 by the Fish and Game Commission, the reserve aims to preserve the remaining Alkali Sink Scrub habitat, which has been largely extirpated due to agricultural expansion, urbanization, and infrastructure development.[2][3]
- ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved April 28, 2023
- ^ "Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve". wildlife.ca.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "The alkali sink plant community of California". www.laspilitas.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.