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GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM FACILITY TOURS
Beginning April 4, 2008, tours of the GWR System purification process are offered to the public at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month. Reservations are required. The tour may include climbing stairs, walking and standing for periods up to 45 minutes.
For questions or to schedule a tour, call the OCWD tour hotline at (714) 378-3333.
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PRADO WETLANDS TOURS
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OCWD Offers Birder Tours at Prado Wetlands
The Orange County Water District owns 2,150 acres behind Prado Dam (Riverside County), including nearly 500 acres of the largest constructed wetlands in Southern California. In addition to providing an ideal habitat for birds, the wetlands effectively naturally clean Santa Ana River water used to replenish groundwater supplies.
Tours of the constructed wetlands are offered by reservation. An environmental expert from the Orange County Water District guides attendees on a four-hour, three-mile bird tour through the wetlands. Expect to see birds such as herons, egrets, several types of raptors, screech owls, warblers and many different types of shore birds. Golden eagles and least Bell's vireo may also be seen in the area depending on the time of year.
To schedule a tour, please call at least two weeks in advance. See tour dates below. Requests for specific dates are subject to staff availability, and all guests must be accompanied by a District employee. Tours are canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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2008 Prado Wetland Bird Tour Dates:
March 29, April 19, May 17, May 31, June 14, July 12, August 9
For information, directions and to reserve space, call (714) 378-3206. Tours are canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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To make a reservation on a tour:
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Email rwilke@ocwd.com. Please include your name and phone number
* Phone: (714) 378-3333
* Fax: (714) 963-0291
When contacting OCWD, please provide the following information:
* Date and time requested for tour
* Number of tour Guests
* Contact name and affiliation
* Mailing Address
* E-Mail Address (if available)
* Phone and fax numbers
To arrange for a speaker about Orange County's water, water purification or groundwater management, please contact Communications at the e-mail, phone or fax above.
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