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| designation1_number = 1451<ref name = rsis>{{Cite web|title=Grassland Ecological Area (GEA)|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1451|accessdate=19 September 2021}}</ref>}} |
| designation1_number = 1451<ref name = rsis>{{Cite web|title=Grassland Ecological Area (GEA)|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1451|accessdate=19 September 2021}}</ref>}} |
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The '''Grassland Ecological Area''', also known as the '''Grasslands Ecological Area''' is a designated [[Ramsar Site]] (wetland of international importance) in Central [[California]]. It covers an area of {{convert|650|km2|mi2}} along the [[San Joaquin River]] in [[California's Central Valley]]. The wetlands are on the [[Pacific Flyway]], and are an important habitat for resident and migratory [[waterbirds]].<ref name = rsis/> |
The '''Grassland Ecological Area''', also known as the '''Grasslands Ecological Area''' is a designated [[Ramsar Site]] (wetland of international importance) in Central [[California]]. It covers an area of {{convert|650|km2|mi2|order=flip}} along the [[San Joaquin River]] in [[California's Central Valley]]. The wetlands are on the [[Pacific Flyway]], and are an important habitat for resident and migratory [[waterbirds]].<ref name = rsis/> |
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It consists of several federal and state protected areas.<ref name = rsis/> The federal protected areas are managed together as the [[San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex]]. |
It consists of several federal and state protected areas.<ref name = rsis/> The federal protected areas are managed together as the [[San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex]]. |
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 25 January 2024
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| Official name | Grassland Ecological Area (GEA) |
| Designated | February 2, 2005 |
| Reference no. | 1451[1] |
The Grassland Ecological Area, also known as the Grasslands Ecological Area is a designated Ramsar Site (wetland of international importance) in Central California. It covers an area of 250 square miles (650 km2) along the San Joaquin River in California's Central Valley. The wetlands are on the Pacific Flyway, and are an important habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds.[1]
It consists of several federal and state protected areas.[1] The federal protected areas are managed together as the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
- National wildlife refuges, managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
- Federal wildlife management areas, managed by private owners with conservation easements by the USFWS
- State wildlife areas, managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- North Grasslands Wildlife Area (Salt Slough, China Island, Gadwall)
- Volta Wildlife Area
- Los Banos Wildlife Area (Los Banos, Mud Slough)
- California State Parks, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Grassland Ecological Area (GEA)". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved September 19, 2021.