Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Birds flying at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
LocationGlenn and Colusa Counties, California, United States
Nearest cityWillows, California
Coordinates39°25′48″N 122°11′10″W / 39.43000°N 122.18611°W / 39.43000; -122.18611
Area10,819 acres (43.78 km2)
Established1937
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteSacramento National Wildlife Refuge

The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex is part of the United States system of National Wildlife Refuges (NWR).[1] It is located in northern California, in the valley of the Sacramento River.

The Sacramento NWR Complex was created in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the needs of migrating birds using the Pacific Flyway, and those of agriculture.

The Sacramento NWR Complex headquarters and visitor center is located in the 10,819-acre (4378 ha) Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge off of 99W, and features a wildlife exhibit, bookstore, and Discovery Room. Visitors can enjoy a six-mile auto tour with 3 viewing areas and two walking trails.

  1. ^ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2009