If you go: The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve entrance and visitor center is located at 1700 Elkhorn Slough Road in Watsonville. Hours are 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Wednesday through ...

Results of immediate testing in Elkhorn Slough by scientists from the Moss Landing Marine Lab indicate an alarming increase in trace elements found in the marsh sediment at the slough.

Local News Elkhorn Slough is booming with baby otters Elkhorn Slough Nature Safari naturalist Austin Shank points out the wildlife and discusses ecology during the tour (K.C. Scofield -- Contributed).

Elkhorn Slough offers winding trails, rich wildlife and spectacular vistas. And if you hike these trails, you can cap off the afternoon with a Pisco Sour at the Haute Enchilada.

Stretching 7 miles inland from the center of Monterey Bay at Moss Landing, Elkhorn Slough is a tidal marsh whose waterway is part of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It is known by visitors … ...

Elkhorn Slough is a wild refuge for many hundreds of sea mammals, including otters, harbor seals and sea lions… and is visited by more bird species every year than any other place on the west coast.

Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.

"Elkhorn Slough will not persist as a nature sanctuary, or even as a public-recreation opportunity, unless you figure out how to protect a whole drainage that nurtures the slough.

Activities for all ages throughout the day include face painting, Elkhorn Slough community mural, paint out and plein air painting. There will also be crafts, games, nature search, and more, all ...