History of Drawbridge

Containing almost 30,000 acres of estuarine habitat, uplands, open water, mudflats, salt ponds, and salt marshes, including much of southern San Francisco Bay, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for many wildlife.  Its purpose is to protect wildlife habitat for endangered species and migratory birds, and to offer opportunities for nature study. The Visitor Center and Nature Store in Fremont, is open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refugeis part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex and is administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. TheSan Francisco Bay Wildlife Societyis a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Friends group supporting the education, interpretation, and research activities of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges.

Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Join us ONLINE for a presentation on the Bay Area's historic town!

Alviso Programs

Upcoming events at the Alviso unit of the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, including the Environmental Education Center.

UPDATE: The presentation will take place VIRTUALLY over Zoom due to the ongoing government shutdown. Please register to receive the link.Join Ceal Craig, Ph.D. for a unique opportunity to dive into the history of Drawbridge, a historic town that once housed a thriving community on an island along the South San Francisco Bay. How did this community survive in the marshlands? Why is it now a ghost town?If you need any more accommodations or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to watershedwatchers@sfbayws.org.This program is brought to you by the <a href="https://sfbayws.org" title="https://sfbayws.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society</a> (SFBayWS), the nonprofit Friends group supporting the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with support from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP).Photo Credit: Cris Benton

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