San Dieguito River Park
Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
The Kindergarteners at High Tech Elementary North County began their Love Our Lagoons project in January 2020. They visited the San Elijo and San Dieguito Lagoons for their fieldwork experience. Each student chose a different lagoon animal to research facts and study more closely. Students created multiple drafts of scientific sketches by also studying the physical …
2014 would provide some great learning opportunities within the San Dieguito River Valley. Our executive director at the time Dick Bobertz along with Poway City Councilman Jim Cunningham and San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy board member Bill Simmons were finishing the final segment of their more than 72-mile trek of the Coast to Crest Trail …
In early 2012, continuation of the Del Dios Gorge Riparian Restoration Project began downstream from the Del Dios Gorge Bridge. In total, approximately 21 acres of extremely dense eucalyptus trees were removed, allowing native riparian vegetation to grow. Plans were underway to develop and construct the Birdwing Open Air Classroom. The classroom provides a facility …
“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 …
Guest Blog Post by Samantha Prestrelski and Annabelle Mitchell Non-native species are quickly growing in the San Dieguito River Park, taking away space from which native plants can grow. We are two scouts (pictured above collecting bush sunflower seeds) from Girl Scout Troop 1668 in Carmel Valley who plan to spend this summer and fall …
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the San Dieguito River Park’s first ranger station at their June 2015 Commission hearing in Newport Beach. The 2,400-square foot Lagoon Ranger Station will be located east of Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle next to the San Andres Drive trail parking area. Overlooking the San Dieguito Lagoon …
Thank you to all the San Dieguito Lagoon Boardwalk supporters who rallied to support the boardwalk trail. The JPA, City of Del Mar, and 22nd Agricultural District staff worked out a plan with the local Coastal Commission staff to save over half of the boardwalk but remove 682 feet in order to facilitate a better …
A fascinating study of the historical ecology of North San Diego County’s six coastal lagoons, including the San Dieguito Lagoon, was published (September 2014) and is available for purchase on the San Francisco Estuary Institute & Aquatic Science Center (SFE) website. What was the San Dieguito Lagoon like in the late nineteenth century? What uses …
San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project Phase II (W-19) The San Dieguito Lagoon will benefit from this major restoration project planned for the eastern end of the lagoon from east of Interstate 5 to El Camino Real. This new restoration will add 60 acres of new wetlands to the approximately 160 acres of wetlands restored …
