Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Directions: The refuge includes two separate tracts of land, located along Wilbur Avenue and Fulton Shipyard Road, just W of the city of Antioch, California.
Primary Wildlife: Protects critical habitat for three endangered species: Lange's metalmark butterfly, Contra Costa wallflower, and Antioch Dunes evening primrose. Isolated dunes ecosystem with a unique assemblage of plants, insects and reptiles.
Habitat: 67 acres of sand dunes and former dune areas. A major restoration project is restoring and improving dune habitat.
Recreation and Education: In order to protect the endangered species and their habitat, the refuge is closed to the public.
c/o San Francisco Bay NWR Complex
P.O. Box 524
Newark, CA 94560-0524
(415) 792-0222
Last Updated: 13 Sep 2011
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
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