On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see a large sign identifying the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area. That sign showing the logos of the many Yolo Basin partners marks the location of one of the nation's most exciting developments in wetland conservation and education. Covering 25 square miles and home to nearly 200 species of birds, the Wildlife Area is located in the heart of one of the country's richest agricultural areas, alongside one of America's busiest people throughways I-80, and next to a bustling metropolitan area, Sacramento.

The 16,000-acre Yolo Wildlife Area is one of the largest public/private restoration projects with 3,700-acres of land in the Yolo Bypass floodway restored to wetlands and other associated habitats, with more restoration in the works. The California Department of Fish and Game manages the Yolo Wildlife Area to promote an increase in waterfowl and other bird populations.

President Bill Clinton dedicated this remarkable Area in November 1997, and hailed the project as a national model for meeting the challenge of "trying to improve our economy and lift our standard of living while improving, not diminishing, our environment." He also acknowledged the extraordinary collaboration and effort that have enabled our mosaic of seasonal and year round ponds, grasslands and riparian forest to thrive.

Directions to Yolo Basin Foundation Office and Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters

Directions from the Bay Area and Davis

From Interstate 80 East take the Mace Boulevard exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light onto Chiles Road. Go straight through the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Continue east on Chiles Road.

Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Basin Foundation and Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road).

Directions from Sacramento

From Interstate 80 West take the Mace Boulevard Exit in Davis. Turn left at off-ramp light. Turn left at the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection.

Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection, Travel approximately 1.5 miles east to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters office at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road).

Directions to Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is approximately two miles east of the Headquarters office. Drive up onto the levee at the end of Chiles Road (do not go under the freeway). Turn left at the top of the levee and enter the Yolo Wildlife Area.