Elkhorn Slough Reserve, California

Site Description

Flora (plant life) Fauna (animal life) Endangered Species Tidal Range & River Flow Soil Types Geology

Many habitat types are located within a short distance from the slough. Upland hills with oak, pine, eucalyptus, grassland and maritime chaparral surround the slough. Several thousand acres of salt marsh, tidal flats and open water comprise the main channel of the slough. Beach and sand dunes separate the estuary from Monterey bay. Riparian habitat is also found on the reserve. Agricultural lands and residential areas border the reserve. The close proximity of these varied habitats supports a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species in a relatively small area.