San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Cause Area
- Animals
- Environment
- Sports & Recreation
Location
9500 Thornton AveNewark, CA 94560 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
National Wildlife Refuges are administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, working with others, is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Description
The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex is a collection of seven National Wildlife Refuges administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge, and San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. These wildlife refuges are devoted to preserving migratory birds, endangered species, and other wildlife.