The naval base includes over 2,200 acres of wetlands and the largest coastal salt marsh estuary left in Southern California.
When we think of a naval base, it usually involves runways, ships, and a lot of training exercises. However, at this naval base in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, you can find rare lizards, huge wetlands, and advanced environmental science.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently honored Naval Base Ventura County with the 21st Annual Military Conservation Partner Award…