San Dieguito River Park
Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
In June of 1995, the dream of the ocean to mountains River Park was almost squandered. Even though the JPA has no power to change zoning laws or the resources to condemn private property, four Republican county supervisors exploited fears in east county ranchers and farmers by passing a 4-1 vote to recommend exclusion of …
Looking back at the year 1994 we can all probably remember a lot that happened that year. Things small and big, for instance 1994 was the year the TV show Friends first aired, it was also the year Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president. This was also the year that a less world …
“Have a good time saving the world, or you’re just going to depress yourself. People want to be part of something fun. It’s exciting to change the world.” David Brower, Earth Island Institute Have you heard of the Earth Island Institute and its connection with the San Dieguito Lagoon? Earth Island was founded by the …
As the idea of a San Dieguito Regional River Park was gaining speed in 1992 and lands on both ends of the park were being purchased, the reality of what was to unfold started sinking in. The areas around Lake Hodges were regarded as an important link between both the San Dieguito Regional River Park …
As we celebrate the grand opening of the Pamo Valley segment of the Coast to Crest Trail this year, we look back 28 years to the very first newly constructed trails opened to the public in the San Dieguito River Park – the Clevenger Canyon North and South Trails. Back in 1986, 2,000 acres of …
Any student of history can tell you about the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 or the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Both of these famous land acquisitions were vital to the expansion of the United States as America stretched her borders from coast to coast. But those of us who have lived in San Diego …
This year the San Dieguito River Park turns 30! To commemorate this milestone, River Park staff is writing a blog series – highlighting an exciting accomplishment (or maybe a challenging setback) for each year starting with 1989 when the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA) was formed. I have the honor of kicking …
