2022 – San Dieguito River Park JPA Accomplishments

Grants/Donations/Other Monetary Awards

• Initiated joint fundraiser with SDRVC for trail design of 13 miles of gaps in CTC Trail, raising $1.9 Million in private donations as of December 2022, design kick-off January 2023
• Awarded $256,935 from State Parks Outdoor Equity Program for Watershed Explorers Program
• Awarded $82,714 from SANDAG for Cactus Wren restoration project
• Collected approximately $27,000 from Bike/Run Events held on SDRP trails
• Awarded $20,000 from Edison International for ranger station monument sign
• SDRP selected as charity for Del Mar Red Nose Run event, which raised $8500 for SDRP

Trails and Other Park Projects

• San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Phase Two construction initiated in January. Participated in media events with SANDAG and Caltrans team to kick-off project start
• Completed lagoon interpretive walk QR signs along lagoon trail
• Initiated construction permit process to build Osuna Segment of CTC Trail
• Organized and conducted volunteer work party event to improve trail along CTC Trail on Surf Cup lease
• Conducted RFP process and selected consultant team to design 13 miles of CTC Trail gaps at East San Pasqual Valley and Lake Sutherland (projects to launch January 2023)
• New artist-designed bench donated by Tipler Family installed at boardwalk
• Created new and updated GIS maps and data for JPA owned properties, FPA ownership, trails, and HMP areas
• Completed David Leigh donor recognition bench and dedication ceremony along SFV trail segment with donor family and Rancho SF Association
• Installed new ranger station monument sign and held sign unveiling ceremony with SCE
• Launched new interactive SDRP Trails webpage featuring existing and planned trails and interpretive elements
• Provided CTC Trail segments for various running and biking events
• Habitat Conservation and Restoration
• Managed and maintained seven Habitat Management Areas
• Continued restoration/maintenance of 4-ac Pamo mitigation site
• Avian surveys confirmed least Bell’s vireo breeding at East Gorge site after years of restoration
• Seed harvesting and plantings at Pamo and East Gorge sites
• Conducted invasive species control projects at Bernardo Mountain, Sycamore Creek, and Santa Maria Creek
• Discovered and reported illegal 4WD road in San Pasqual cactus wren habitat area

Community Outreach and Education

• Launched Escondido Explorers program outreach (Outdoor Equity grant) at Escondido Library
• Commemorated Sikes Adobe 150 th anniversary with special tours and events throughout the year
• Implemented streamlined trail kiosk displays throughout SDRP with consistent design and messages
• Conducted Watershed Explorer Program site visits with High Tech Elementary and High Schools
• Citizens Advisory Committee met seven times in 2022 and CAC Trails and Interpretation committees worked with staff on various topics and projects
• Sponsored several volunteer trainings and monthly volunteer enrichments with partner organizations
• Participated in community outreach events including Earth Days (RB and Escondido), historical societies, I Love a Clean SD, Master Gardeners, etc.
• Conducted tours and education field trips with youth organizations and community groups
• Continued participating in volunteer monthly lagoon bird counts
• Participated in Walk ‘n Talks in various sites throughout the park
• Rented SDRP passenger van to Groundworks and Escondido Creek Conservancy
• Sponsored interns