Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
California and Nevada Region

snow geese in flight, photo: USFWSWelcome to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, located approximately 90 miles north of the city of Sacramento. The Complex consists of five national wildlife refuges (NWR) and three wildlife management areas (WMA) that comprise over 35,000 acres of wetlands and uplands in the Sacramento Valley of California. In addition, there are over 32,000 acres of conservation easements in the Complex. The Refuges and easements serve as resting and feeding areas for nearly half the migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway.


Visitor Information:

 

Hot Topics !!!

New Midway Atoll NWR: Life in the midst of the world's largest albatross colony (pdf, 156 KB)

  • Saturday, November 29th at 3 pm in the Visitor Center
  • Join the former Midway Atoll NWR manager, Barry
    Christenson and discover the seabirds and marine life
    that make Midway, a tiny little island in the Pacific,
    fantastic. Learn some of the history which is so important to the current mission. And simply enjoy the pictures of beautiful scenery, birds, birds and even more birds! Sign up today!

New Results for the Sacramento, Delevan, and Llano Seco Ranch youth hunts.

New Explore the refuge with us during an interpretive program!

  • Come witness the magnificence of the Sacramento National WIldlife Refuge's wintering waterfowl as our refuge naturalists guide you through wetland habitats on the auto tour, bring the kids for fun activities, discover what mystery geocaching is all about or join our resident photographer as he guides you through our different refuges to capture the perfect shot. See the schedule and more information on the wildlife observation page.

New Birding Trips with Altacal Audubon Society

  • November 30, Sunday - Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, Trip Leader: Jennifer Patten
  • December 6, Saturday – Raptor Run, Trip Leader: TBA

New Get Outdoors, It's Yours! A place for kids to explore!

  • Get outdoors, it's yours is a national campaign focused on getting America's youth outside and engaging with nature. The goal of this interagency initiative is to encouge children and their families to spend more time participating in outdoor activities whether through educational programs, simple recreation or stewardship activities.

New Draft Environmental Assessment for Codora Unit

Mystery Geocaching!

  • Come explore the Sacramento NWR Complex by combining nature and technology on our high-tech scavenger hunt!

Photographer's Guidelines and Photo Blind

Watch Refuge Videos

Volunteer Opportunities

Wildlife Viewing

Avian Diseases

Contact us for more information or any questions Sacramento NWR Complex

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Sacramento NWR Complex
752 County Rd. 99W, Willows, CA 95988
Phone: (530) 934-2801; Fax: (530) 934-7814
24-hour Information: (530) 934-7774
TTY: (530) 934-7135

Last updated: November 29, 2008