San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

landscape of wetlands with channels running through and a highway bridge in background

Photo By/Credit

Jessica D'Ambrosio/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

08/02/2022

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

The newly lengthened Interstate-5 crosses over the San Elijo Lagoon. Credit: USFWS

Facility

Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office

Ecosystem

Wetland

Recreational Activity

Species

Sterna antillarum browni

Subject tags

Ecological restoration

Endangered and/or Threatened species

Partnerships

Wetlands

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