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^ Location: Humboldt County; Orick, Rodgers Peak, and Trinidad quadrangles; 



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Description: These lagoons provide significant habitat and feeding places for 

 migratory waterfowl, being one of the vital links in the Pacific flyway. Periodi- 

 cally, the lagoons break open to the ocean in the winter, but close themselves 

 off again by a sand strip in the spring. Very interesting ecological changes from 

 the saline environment to brackish and fresh-water take place rhythmically 

 every year, increasing greatly planktonic productivity. The swamp back of Big 

 Lagoon is the sanctuary of Roosevelt Elk, the only existing herd of any sig- 

 nificance outside Prairie Creek State Park. 



Reference: Two unpublished masters theses in fisheries at Humboldt State Col- 

 lege. 



Encroachments: These lagoons will become increasingly important for heavy 

 recreational use." Protection and ecological management and planning are ur- 

 gently needed in order to prevent pollution. The NPS now has a responsibility 

 and an opportunity to include these lagoons within the Redwoods National Park 

 and to protect their ecosystems. 



Ownership: NPS, Humboldt County, Georgia Pacific, and some private small 

 owners. 



Data source: Dr. Rudolf W. Becking, Department of Forestry, Humboldt State 

 College, Areata, Cal. 9552 1 . 



