The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve, established in 1962, provides protected sites for research and education of southern California ecosystems. The reserve lies on the Riverside/San Diego county line between Temecula and Fallbrook.
Fact Sheet
Habitats
The 4344-acre reserve encompasses a 5-mile reach of the Santa Margarita River, the longest protected coastal river in southern California and a variety of agricultural and upland habitats. The following link provides an interactive vegetation map, or you can take a Virtual Tour.
Habitat
Research and Education Support
The reserve maintains classrooms and laboratories, and databases. Access to the reserve is by permission only.
Facilities
Staff
The on-site support staff are Reserve Director, Facility Manager and Research Coordinator.
Staff
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