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| Nearest City: |
Imperial Beach, CA |
| Activities: |
Hiking, wildlife viewing |
| Phone: |
619-575-2704 |
| State: |
California |
| Type: |
National Wildlife Refuges |
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Sweetwater Marsh NWR is in central San Diego Bay in San Diego County, California. The refuge protects the last remaining salt marsh in San Diego Bay.The refuge protects tidal marsh and adjacent upland habitat for more than 215 bird species. Two federally endangered species of bird (California tern and light-footed clapper rail), the State endangered Belding's savannah sparrow, and one threatened species of bird (western snowy plover), as well as one endangered species of plant (salt marsh bird's beak) are found here. A visitor center offers educational and interpretive facilities and limited hiking trails. The rest of the refuge is closed to public use. |
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