San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge is managed with a focus on migratory birds, endangered species, and riparian and wetland habitat restoration. Through rigorous efforts at the refuge, there is hope the highly-endangered riparian brush rabbit will one day join the Aleutian cackling goose as a fully-recovered species.
San Joaquin County is located in the Central Valley of California, encompassing a mix of urban and rural areas. The county covers approximately 1,426 square miles and is situated in the northern part of the Central Valley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 779,233.
Victor is a small, unincorporated community located in San Joaquin County, California. It is situated in the Central Valley of California, an area known for its agricultural productivity. It lies northeast of Lodi and is approximately 35 miles south of Sacramento, the state capital. The population was 215 at the 2020 census, which is lower than 293 at the 2010 census.
Dogtown is a census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California. Dogtown sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). The 2020 United States census reported Dogtown's population was 2,643, which is up from 2,506 in the 2010 United States census.
The Mokelumne River Day Use Area is a popular access point to the Mokelumne River and for visitors to the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery. Popular activities include picnicking, strolling along trails, fishing for steelhead and salmon, and wading and swimming. This park also affords rafting access to a beautiful stretch of river downstream.
