Habitat
Habitat area has been surveyed for the City of Santa Barbara property, the largest portion of the wetlands. It is:
- 101 acres (409,000 m²) of coastal salt marsh
- 15 acres (61,000 m²) of mudflats
- 4 acres (16,000 m²) of saltflats
- 28 acres (113,000 m²) of creek and channels
- 8+ acres (32,000 m²) of riverine (riparian)
- 198 acres (801,000 m²) of Palustrine (vernal wetlands)
- 4.5 acres (18,000 m²) of scrub/shrub and forested wetlands.
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