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RonPluth — 2009-02-07 08:04:10

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	+ ------ + ''2009-02-07 08:04:10'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Wildlife Area yesterday to take some photos and a sign said it was affected by the biweekly furlough that's hitting all state agencies. So it will be closed Feb 20th, etc. --["Users/RonPluth"]

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DavidFeliz — 2008-04-30 22:09:51

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- \|\|<tableborder="1" #ffffcc>[[Image(April tule ranch open house.jpg, thumbnail, left, 400)]]'''Upcoming Event''': We will be hosting an open house at the Tule Ranch on April 5th, 2008. We will conduct wildflower tours throughout the day or just come wander amongst the wildflowers and vernal pools in one of the Central Valley's last remaining native prairies.\|\| - - =====

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JoePomidor — 2008-04-30 14:59:52

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-20 22:38:11

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robinlaughlin — 2008-03-09 22:43:09

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	+ ------ + ''2008-03-09 22:43:09'' [[nbsp]] I went to the Wildlife Area today for the first time and drove the six-mile route, stopping a dozen times to get out and walk and just listen and watch birds. It was so relaxing and quiet once we got away from the freeway traffic. The only drawback was the one or two drivers that drove faster than the speed limit (15 mph), leaving behind clouds of dust that covered us as we walked or drove. I'll go again to do more extensive walking. --["Users/robinlaughlin"]

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- - \|\|<tableborder="1">'''Upcoming Event": We will be hosting an open house at the Tule Ranch on April 5th. We will conduct wildflower tours throughout the day or just come wander amongst the wildflowers and vernal pools in one of the Central Valley's last remaining native prairies. '''\|\| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [[Image(dfg logo.jpg,left)]] - [[Image(ybf logo.jpg,left)]]	+ [[Image(dfg logo.jpg, thumbnail, 48, noborder)]] + [[Image(ybf logo.jpg, thumbnail, noborder)]]

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 23:51:55

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 23:44:36

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- More information can be found at the Yolo Basin Foundation [http://www.yolobasin.org/] and Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Area website [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region3/yolo/index.html]	+ More information can be found at the Yolo Basin Foundation [http://www.yolobasin.org/] + and Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Area website [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region3/yolo/index.html] + +
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robinlaughlin — 2008-03-08 23:19:02

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 23:10:33

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 23:00:03

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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 22:45:36

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- The Wildlife Area is open every day (except Christmas) for wildlife viewing and fishing. There are monthly tours on the second Saturday of each month conducted by volunteers from the Yolo Basin Foundation. Other public use opportunities are provided by the Yolo Basin Foundation and Fish and Game including bat tours, open houses and a fall/winter speaker series.	+ The Wildlife Area is open every day (except Christmas) for wildlife viewing and fishing. There are monthly tours on the second Saturday of each month conducted by volunteers from the Yolo Basin Foundation. Other public use opportunities are provided by the Yolo Basin Foundation and Fish and Game including bat tours, open houses and a fall/winter speaker series. Information regarding these activities can be found on the Yolo Basin Foundation events page [http://www.yolobasin.org/events.cfm]
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	+ + + A six mile auto tour loop is open every day. This road travels through seasonal wetlands, permanent wetlands, uplands and agricultural areas. Especially during winter months, this route offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Please park in turn outs and marked parking lots to enjoy hiking through this extensive wetland complex. + [[Image(auto tour map.jpg, left, thumbnail, "Auto Tour Map.")]] + + More information can be found at the Yolo Basin Foundation [http://www.yolobasin.org/] and Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Area website [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region3/yolo/index.html] +
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DavidFeliz — 2008-03-08 22:20:50

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DavidFeliz — 2008-01-26 00:45:24

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	+ [[Image(smaller canada-geese-and-skyline.jpg)]] + + The '''Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area''' is located within the Yolo Bypass in Yolo County, California. The Wildlife Area is managed by the California Department of Fish and Game with the intent of restoring and managing a variety of wildlife habitats in the Yolo Basin, a natural basin in the north part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The creation of the Wildlife Area was spearheaded by the ["Yolo Basin Foundation"]. The California Department of Fish and Game and Yolo Basin Foundation are the core partners in the operation of this unique community resource. + + '''History''' + + The Wildlife Area was open to the public in 1997 after extensive restoration efforts completed by Ducks Unlimited with federal funds appropriated through the United States Army Corps of Engineers. In 1999, this 3,700-acre (15 km²) restoration project was named the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area in honor of congressman Vic Fazio who lobbied hard for the funds needed to build the project. In 2001 the Wildlife Area expanded to over 16,000 acres (65 km²) with the acquisition of the Glide and Los Rios properties. These acquisitions included the 10,000-acre (40 km²) Tule Ranch, a working cattle ranch with extensive vernal pool areas. + + '''Flood Control''' + + [[Image(flood-at-causeway.jpg, thumbnail, "2006 flood at Yolo Causeway")]] + + The Yolo Bypass is a 59,000-acre (240 km²) flood control channel that protects Sacramento and other cities from flooding. The Wildlife Area was created with the understanding that it would remain completely compatible with this primary flood control function. For this reason, there are restrictions on the density of emergent vegetation and riparian trees within the Wildlife Area. These standards are determined through the use of hydrologic models. + + Located at the north end of the Yolo Basin where Putah Creek enters the Yolo Bypass, this part of the Delta is known as the Putah Sinks and hosts a diverse assemblage of wildlife species inhabiting seasonal wetlands, permanent wetlands, riparian forest, uplands, vernal pools and agricultural habitats. This area remains as a critical link in the complex chain of + habitats that make up the Central Valley wetlands, a critical part of the Pacific Flyway. + [[Image(180 pond.jpg, right, thumbnail, "Seasonal Wetland during spring drawdown.")]] + + '''Seasonal Wetlands''' + + Most wetlands on the Wildlife Area are managed as seasonal wetlands. They go through an extensive dry period during the spring and summer months. Typically these ponds are drained April 1st to stimulate the germination of Swamp Timothy. They may receive a brief summer irrigation and then are flooded in September to provide wetland habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Because of its low stature, Swamp Timothy provides little resistance to flood flows, thus preserving the primary flood protection purpose of the Yolo Bypass. Additionally, this plant produces small seeds for waterfowl and a suitable substrate for the production of invertebrates, an important food source for shorebirds. + + '''Permanent Wetlands''' + [[Image(seasonal wetland.jpg, left, thumbnail, "Permanent Wetlands are deeper and flooded year round.")]] + + Permanent wetlands are flooded year round and tend to be deeper and have more emergent vegetation. These ponds provide important brood water for resident aquatic birds such as mallards, common moorhens and pied-billed grebes. They also provide drinking water for wildlife as well as relief from intense summer heat. This habitat is used extensively for roosting by black-crowned night herons, egrets, and white-faced ibis. The Giant Garter Snake also occurs in this habitat. + [[Image(uplands.JPG, right, thumbnail, "Upland habitats on the Tule Ranch")]] + + '''Uplands''' + + Upland habitats are used extensively by ground nesting birds such Northern Harriers, Western Meadowlarks, Mallards and Ring-necked Pheasant. Vegetation is typically dominated by annual rye grass, curly dock and wild sunflower. Typically, legumes such as vetch or various clovers are planted to increase the value of this habitat for nesting birds. Late spring irrigations through parts of the uplands can substantially increase the chick survival of Ring-necked Pheasant while increasing the occurrence of passerines such as Blue Grosbeak and Western Meadowlark. Rodent populations in these areas provide prey for large numbers of wintering birds of prey. As rodent populations increase, so do the number of nesting raptors including Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. + + '''Riparian Forest''' + [[Image(putah creek.JPG, left, thumbnail, "Aerial view of the terminous of Putah Creek.")]] + + Riparian vegetation consists of willows, cottonwoods, black walnut and other tree species. Nesting species include Swainson's hawks, great-horned owls, wood ducks, tree swallows, and black phoebe. This habitat is very important for neo-tropical migrants such as blue grosbeak, ash-throated flycatchers, and a variety of warbler species. Most riparian vegetation is located along Putah Creek in the central part of the Wildlife Area. + + '''Vernal Pools''' + [[Image(vernal pool.jpg, right, thumbnail, "Vernal Pool on the Tule Ranch")]] + Approximately 1,800 acres (7.3 km²) of natural uplands occur in the southwest portion of the Wildlife Area. There are several vernal pools in this area that are home to such invertebrate species as tadpole shrimp, clam shrimp and the endangered Conservancy fairy shrimp. Rare and endangered plants include Heckert's pepperweed and Ferris' alkali milk vetch. Grassland bird species in this area include grasshopper sparrow, savannah sparrow and burrowing owl. + + '''Agriculture''' + [[Image(cow-geese.jpg, left, thumbnail, "Snow geese on grazed pasture.")]] + An interesting feature of the Wildlife Area is the extensive use of agriculture to achieve its wildlife habitat goals, while providing important operating income. Cattle are used to control unwanted vegetation and are the primary management tool in the vernal pool habitat area. Their removal of thatch from the thick stands of annual rye grass help facilitate the germination of native forbs in this area, resulting in spectacular blooms of wildflowers each spring. In the northern portions of the Wildlife Area, rice is grown, which is then flooded after harvest, attracting thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds in full view of the thousands of automobiles on Interstate 80. Wildlife Managers have instituted a unique rotation within the rice fields that allows for a fallow stage every three years. During this fallow stage, the field is managed for migratory shorebirds by flooding during the mid summer months. + + + '''Public Use''' + [[Image(people.jpg, right, thumbnail, "Wildlife Area volunteers enjoying the winter sunset.")]] + [[Image(pond study.JPG, right, thumbnail, "School children learning about pond critters.")]] + The Wildlife Area is open every day (except Christmas) for wildlife viewing and fishing. There are monthly tours on the second Saturday of each month conducted by volunteers from the Yolo Basin Foundation. Other public use opportunities are provided by the Yolo Basin Foundation and Fish and Game including bat tours, open houses and a fall/winter speaker series. + + Hunting for waterfowl, pheasant and mourning dove is conducted in specific area by the California Department of Fish and Game during the fall and winter months. Please consult the appropriate California hunting regulations [2] for more specific information. + + The successful "Discover the Flyway" environmental education program annually brings approximately 4,000 students per year to learn about wetlands and visit the Wildlife Area. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities at the Wildlife Area contact the Yolo Basin Foundation [3]. + + A gallery of photographs by the Area Manager is available for viewing:["http://picasaweb.google.com/yolodave/YoloBypassWildlifeArea]" + + [[Image(dfg logo.jpg)]] [[Image(ybf logo.jpg)]]

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