Refuge Management Plan Underway

DIRECTIONS
From Interstate 5, take Highway 46 east 5 miles to Corcoran Road and turn north. Drive 10.6 miles to the refuge at the intersection of Corcoran Road and Garces Highway. From Highway 99: At Delano, exit Highway 99 at Highway 155 exit. Turn south on 155, which is Garces Highway. Travel 19 miles west on Garces Highway to the refuge at the intersection of Corcoran Road and Garces Highway.

• Wintering area for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, marsh, and waterbirds in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
• Refuge also provides habitat for the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, Tipton kangaroo rat, and blunt-nosed leopard lizard.

HABITAT

The refuge is located in the historic Tulare Lake Basin. One hundred years ago, this area was covered by an inland lake and wetland complex totaling over 625,000 acres. The refuge is one of the few remaining wetlands left in the area; 10,618 acres which include natural valley grasslands and developed marsh.

• Wildlife observation, study, and photography; best times are November through April.
• 6.5-mile self-guided auto tour open daily except during
• waterfowl hunting season.
• Waterfowl hunting (October through January)
  

SPECIAL NOTE
Marsh habitat acreage varies from year to year because of limited water supply.