Acquisition: Acquisition of the 16,500 acres of salt ponds and associated habitats in the South Bay and along the Napa River was funded with $72 million from the State Wildlife Conservation Board, $8 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and $20 million from the Hewlett, Packard, and Moore Foundations and the Goldman Fund.
Restoration: Funds for implementation of the restoration, flood management, and public access plan to date have come from a mix of sources, including local, state, and federal funds, as well as private funds.