| Kesterson Reservoir | |
|---|---|
  Kesterson Reservoir  Kesterson Reservoir | |
| Location | Merced County, California |
| Coordinates | 37°15′30″N 120°53′30″W / 37.25833°N 120.89167°W |
| Type | reservoir |
The Kesterson Reservoir is part of the current San Luis National Wildlife Refuge in California. Formerly a unit of the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, the reservoir was an important stopping point for migratory waterfowl.[1] Kesterson once consisted of 12 evaporation ponds totaling approximately 1,280 acres,[2] and was historically used for agricultural drainage. Kesterson gained national attention during the latter half of the 20th century due to selenium toxicity and rapid die off of migratory waterfowl, fish, insects, plants and algae. The reservoir was closed in 1986, and concentrations of selenium at the site have continued to be monitored throughout remediation efforts.
- ^ "Kesterson Reservoir". Water Education Foundation. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ Ohlendorf, Harry M (2020). "Kesterson Reservoir: 30 Years of Selenium Risk Assessment and Management". Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. 16 (2): 257–268. Bibcode:2020IEAM...16..257O. doi:10.1002/ieam.4222. PMID 31646761. S2CID 204865369.