Eel River Canyon Preserve

Eel River Canyon Preserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Location in California
LocationMendocino County, California and Trinity County, California
Nearest cityAlderpoint, California
Coordinates39°57′44″N 123°25′32″W / 39.96222°N 123.42556°W / 39.96222; -123.42556
Area26,600 acres (10,800 ha)
Max. elevation4,000 feet (1,200 m)
Min. elevation500 feet (150 m)
Established2021 (2021)
OperatorThe Wildlands Conservancy
WebsiteEel River Canyon Preserve

Eel River Canyon Preserve is a nature preserve that protects more than 18 miles (29 km) of the Eel River and 3 miles (4.8 km) of its North Fork, including their confluence. It is part of the Eel River Emerald Necklace, a planned chain of connected preserves along the river. The 26,600 acres (10,800 ha) preserve is owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy as part of its system of preserves.