Wildlife refuge management in Fremont, California

The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at 2 Marshlands Road in Fremont, California. This institution serves as a travel agency, offering information and resources for visitors to explore the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, established in 1972, is the nation's first urban national wildlife refuge and provides critical habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The refuge features fifteen habitat types, including wetlands, grasslands, and tidal marshes, which support over 340 plant species and 280 species of birds. Visitors can spot wildlife such as the California clapper rail, California tiger salamander, and western snowy plover. The refuge also offers opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities.