Elkhorn Slough Foundation

Endangered Species Habitat Restoration

Elkhorn Slough is a significant wetland ecosystem on the coast of Central California. The historic water flow of the Salinas River and multiple tributaries has been greatly altered by agriculture and development. Significant preservation efforts have resulted in either full protection of wetland habitats or cooperative management agriculture and conservation. The SFF partnered with the Elkhorn Slough Foundation to help restore a portion of the slough by removing non-native eucalyptus trees which take up important freshwater resources. The site is also utilized for a vibrant student program that comprises college students as mentors and teachers for elementary students, many of whom are from agricultural working families.