description Goleta Slough Overview
Goleta Slough is a coastal estuary and wetland complex beside the city of Santa Barbara and Goleta in California. Much of the surviving marsh surrounds or lies within the boundaries of Santa Barbara Airport, reflecting extensive historical alteration of a formerly larger wetland. Tidal channels, mudflats, salt marsh, and adjacent habitats support fish, invertebrates, and resident and migratory birds, while water movement is connected to the Pacific Ocean through Goleta Beach County Park.
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Where is Goleta Slough?
Goleta Slough is a coastal estuary and wetland complex beside Goleta and Santa Barbara, California. Much of the surviving marsh lies within or around Santa Barbara Airport.
Why is Goleta Slough smaller than it once was?
The wetland has been extensively altered by airport construction, roads, development, and other land uses. The surviving marsh is part of a formerly larger estuarine system.
What kind of habitat is Goleta Slough?
It includes coastal marsh, tidal channels, mudflats, and estuarine habitat. These areas support wildlife adapted to changing water levels and varying salinity.
Is Goleta Slough inside Santa Barbara Airport?
Parts of the remaining wetland surround or lie within the boundaries of Santa Barbara Airport. This unusual setting means habitat conservation takes place alongside active airport land use.
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