History
The Wildlife Area was open to the public in 1997 after extensive restoration efforts completed by Ducks Unlimited with federal funds appropriated through the United States Army Corps of Engineers. In 1999, this 3,700-acre (15 km2) restoration project was named the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area in honor of congressman Vic Fazio who lobbied hard for the funds needed to build the project. In 2001 the Wildlife Area expanded to over 16,000 acres (65 km2) with the acquisition of the Glide and Los Rios properties. These acquisitions included the 10,000-acre (40 km2) Tule Ranch, a working cattle ranch with extensive vernal pool areas.
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