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Restoration at Work
Those traveling along SR37 have great views of wetland restoration at Cullinan Ranch. Why is so much dirt being moved?
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Refuge Gallery
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Tideline Newsletter
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Restoration
March 15, 2010Levees at Tubbs Islands have been breached to create wildlife habitat. Five years of monitoring begins!
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About the Complex

From sand dunes to salt marsh, from rocky, offshore islands to golden beaches, the San Francisco Bay Refuge Complex offers a glimpse into the biological treasures of the SF Bay & Monterey Bay areas.
San Pablo Bay is managed as part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
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About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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News
March 19, 2012Skaggs Island has a rich natural and military history. Call the Refuge Manager for a group tour of this fascinating piece of land the refuge recently acquired
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June 28, 2011On March 31, 2011, the former naval base was officially incorporated into San Pablo Bay NWR. A celebration with dignataries was held on June 28, 2011.
Read U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA) Stirring Words . . .

Northern Harrier
Easily identified when in flight by the white rump patch, the Northern Harrier often soars low over marshes and farmlands. Its facial feathers reflect sound, helping this raptor to locate its prey.
Page Photo Credits All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted., Marsh/Aric Crabb, Egret/Aric Crabb, Pickleweed/Angela Sanan, Northern Shoveler/Pelican Media
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013