Conservation is the guiding force behind most of the work going on at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation.

Why is conserving Elkhorn Slough and its watershed important?

What are the major threats and challenges facing the Elkhorn Slough watershed?

Find out what is being done.

More links:

• Tidal Exchange Featured article: From the Ridgelines to the Tide Lines (Spring 2010). In a groundbreaking research study that’s garnering national attention, Elkhorn Slough researchers have statistically demonstrated that the land acquisition and restoration projects of ESF and ESNERR have directly translated into improved water quality in the watershed.
• Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan (6.4MB, DOC)
• Elkhorn Slough Foundation Strategic Initiative July 2010 – June 2015 (1.7MB, PDF)
• More Key Documents...