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Hours & Fees
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk
Friday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to one half hour before Dusk
Weekdays: $3/vehicle
Weekend: $5/vehicle |
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Park Tour & Maps
Gallery and facility maps of the 190 acre Recreation Preserve. You can also see what's happening right now with our Lake 4 Live Cam. Click Here |
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FLORA & FAUNA - WETLANDS - PART 1 |
What are Wetlands?
Wetlands are a living link between land and water. Wetlands may not always be wet, but they have water during at least some part of the growing season.
There are many different kinds of wetlands throughout the world including: tidal salt marshes, freshwater marshes, and riparian areas, to name just a few. Fresh water marshes occur in low-lying areas, and riparian areas are found along the edges of rivers, lakes, and streams. |
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Conserving Our Wetlands
Historically, many wetlands have been destroyed to make room for agriculture and, more recently, development. Here in California, we’ve lost over 85% of our natural wetlands – the greatest percentage of loss in the United States.
It’s important to protect and restore our remaining wetlands so they can be enjoyed by future generations. |
Wetlands At Work!
They may look calm and peaceful on the surface, but our wetlands are hard at work. Wetlands help keep our water clean by providing natural water filtration and nutrient cycling. They also help replenish groundwater and contribute to flood control. |
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The Wetlands Community
Wetlands are home to many species of birds, fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants. Some species, like cattails, can only live in wetland areas. Others, birds like the Snowy Egret, visit wetlands to look for food. |
Wetlands can be great spots for recreation, such as fishing and boating. |
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Wetlands Photo Gallery
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Backyard Birds - Part 2
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Butterflies - Part 3
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Can You Find Me? - Part 4
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Native Plants - Part 5
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Non-Native Species - Part 6
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Water Birds - Part 7
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Migratory Birds - Part 8
Santee Lakes Flora & Fauna - Babies & Night-Time Creatures - Part 9
About Us
About Recycled Water
Educational Tours
History of Santee Lakes
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