Hayward in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

A Salty Experiment in Habitat Management

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

1. A Salty Experiment in Habitat Management Marker

Inscription. The former Salt Evaporation Ponds in front of you have been divided into sections with different levels of saltiness. By studying water conditions, bird use, and prey abundance here, researchers will learn how to create the most opportunities for the greatest number of waterbirds.

This experiment uses the historic salt-making process of moving sea water through a series of evaporation ponds to slowly increase the saltiness of the water.

Erected by California Department of Fish & Game.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 37° 37.093′ N, 122° 7.395′ W. Marker is in Hayward, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Eden Landing Road near Arden Road, on the left when traveling south. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand just across the footbridge from the end of Eden Landing Road, and a .25 mile walk or bicycle ride from the main parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26398 Eden Landing Road, Hayward CA 94545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wetland to Salt Pond and Back Again (approx. ¼ mile away); Got Salt? (approx. ¼ mile away); Riches from Seawater and Sun

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(approx. half a mile away); Working in the Salt Ponds (approx. half a mile away); Snowy Plovers Find a Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bay-Friendly Rated Landscapes in the City of Hayward (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Archimedes Screw Pump (approx. 0.9 miles away); Who Needs This Habitat The Most? (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hayward.

Also see . . . Eden Landing Ecological Reserve History.

"The area was formerly owned and managed by Cargill Salt Co. as solar salt production facilities. In 1996, 835 acres were acquired from Cargill and an additional 5,500 acres in 2003. In 1998, the area was designated as an ecological reserve by the Fish and Game Commission."

(Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Marker & Salt Ponds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

2. Marker & Salt Ponds

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

3. Marker & Salt Ponds

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

4. Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve Information Board image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

5. Eden Landing Ecological Reserve Information Board

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

6. Inset Image

The marker is at the red dot just below kayak launch.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 17, 2022

7. Inset Image

The area is generally blue boxes 9-14 at the top of the map.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.