Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act introduced to expand boundary in San Pablo Bay

Late last week, Senator Alex Padilla and Representatives John Garamendi, Mike Thompson, and Jared Huffman introduced the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act (H.R. 9826).

According to a press release, the expanded acquisition boundary for the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge will include 5,658 acres that are currently owned by the California State Lands Commission, the California State Coastal Conservancy, and the Sonoma Land Trust. Expanding the acquisition boundary will allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to manage these regions.

“We thank our champions for expanding the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge,” stated Tuleyome Executive Director Sandra Schubert. “Expanding the Refuge will safeguard sensitive habitat and migratory pathways that are critical for biodiversity, while building the health of the Bay.”

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By:  Daily Democrat
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