If water produced from the wetlands is of suitable quality to be recharged into groundwater aquifers, diminishing groundwater resources can be supplemented, or in some areas, reclaimed water can be recharged as part of a groundwater remediation program. Located along the Pacific Flyway, the critical migratory corridor connecting Alaska and Canada to Latin America, this wetlands provides vital habitat for migratory and resident waterfowl and shorebirds. Opportunities for wildlife enhancement were considered in the arrangement of wetlands components and environmental features have been specifically designed to increase habitat diversity and wildlife propagation. More than one hundred different species of birds have been observed using the site since 1990. See our Bird Checklist .
Opportunities abound for public use.
Schoolchildren use the site as an environmental science lab, and ecological field trips are popular. Colleges and universities utilize the site for research, class tours, and as an outdoor classroom and laboratory. Public interest in the site is increasing. It is well known among bird watchers and is one location used by the Audubon Society of the annual Christmas Bird County. The Calif. Waterfowl Assoc.