Ways to Get Involved
The best way right now to get involved with the refuge is to participate in the public scoping meetings for the Comprehensive Conservation Plan, or submit comments. Please visit our planning page to find out more!
Volunteering
There are limited opportunities for volunteering at the Refuge. Please contact the Refuge Manager with any questions at (805) 644-5185.
Our Partners
Building, developing, and maintaining partnerships is one of the priorities of the Service. The Refuge cooperatively works with a wide variety of partners on many projects involving research, monitoring, habitat restoration, endangered species recovery,
invasive species
invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species
control, education, outreach, interpretation, and other topics. Some of our primary partners include the following...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Department of Parks and Recreation
California Native Plant Society
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department
County of Santa Barbara Department of Parks and Recreation
Guadalupe Restoration Project (Chevron Environmental Management)
Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Maretti-Minetti Ranch
Outreach
Check out the local Dunes Center for outreach information and opportunities.
Education Programs
The Refuge does not offer Youth Programs at this time.