OUR CHALLENGE IS TO ADD LAKE SUTHERLAND EAST TO THE RIVER PARK
SUMMARY
353-acre property immediately east of Lake Sutherland is a critical addition to the River Park and for the Coast-to-Crest Trail. See LOCATION
Lake Sutherland East property is rich in natural and cultural resources. See RESOURCE VALUES
We have a sales agreement for the Lake Sutherland East property. See PLAN FOR FUNDING ACQUISITION OF SUTHERLAND EAST
Public fundraising is needed as local share to be competitive for state grants that are expected to fund the majority of the approximately $1 million purchase. Donations to the Conservancy are fully tax deductible. See HOW TO DONATE
To meet the $400,000 fundraising goal, we will need broad participation from throughout the San Diego community. We will be depending on River Park supporters to reach out to the broader community. See WAYS TO HELP
The Conservancy, River Park and Trust for Public Lands team working on this project has a track record of success. See CONSERVANCY / RIVER PARK TEAM
TO CONTRIBUTE to the purchase of the Sutherland East property print the donor form and send it to SDRVC, P.O. Box 89, Del Mar, CA 92014 or call the Conservancy Office at 858-755-6956
LOCATION
- 353 acres immediately east of Lake Sutherland City
 of San Diego Reservoir
- 7 miles northeast of Ramona, north of SR-78, Julian Road
- Lies along remote natural corridor – within a 49 square mile area that has no east-west or north-south road crossings
- Part of corridor connecting Lake Sutherland with the Santa Ysabel Ranch – more than 1,000 acres recently added to the River Park along this reach
- Along planned corridor for the Coast-to-Crest Trail
- Negotiations ongoing with Mesa Grande Band regarding easement exchange that would provide trail access
RESOURCE VALUES 
Rich matrix of habitats – meadows, oak woodlands, riparian, and southern mixed chaparral
Supports wide range of species including, golden and bald eagles, deer, coyote, bobcat and mountain lion
Segment of major east-west habitat corridor that runs from Lake Hodges, through San Pasqual Valley, Boden Canyon, Pamo Valley, and Lake Sutherland, to Volcan Mountain – with north/south connections to the Ramona Grasslands, Guejita Ranch, and along the Laguna Range
1896 homestead was stop on stagecoach road between Julian and Ramona; reportedly site of pioneer-era garnet mine
Mesa Grande Band Indian villages were located in area of present Lake Sutherland
High scenic values compatible with recreational trail development
PLAN FOR FUNDING ACQUISITION OF LAKE SUTHERLAND EAST 
- Conservancy, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, has a sales agreement for the property
- Conservancy Board of Directors has established $400,000 public fundraising target
- Applications have been filed for State grants for the project
- Matching local funds are required as a condition for obtaining grants; local fundraising will meet the match requirement and is set at a level that will establish a strong position for the project in an increasingly competitive State grant environment
- Early informal fundraising has resulted in $65,000 in contributions and pledges
HOW TO DONATE
To make a donation, print and complete this donation form (requires free Adobe Reader),
enclose a check or the completed credit card information, and send to:
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy
P.O. Box 89
Del Mar, CA 92014
- 100% of the funds donated for the Lake Sutherland East fund will be directed to the purchase of the property
- The Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax deductible
Any questions, call Craig Adams at the Conservancy, (858) 755-6956
WAYS TO HELP 
Successful purchase of the Lake Sutherland East property will require broad participation from the San Diego Community. In addition to providing direct financial support, supporters of the River Park can help by spreading the word about this important project and asking others to assist.Ways you can help include:
- Distributing information about the property and the fundraising campaign to friends, neighbors, and working associates
- Host a house party where the Conservancy will present a virtual visit to the property
- Send emails to your friends and associates encouraging them to participate in the purchase of the Lake Sutherland East property and directing them to this web site
For materials on the campaign to purchase the Lake Sutherland East property or for additional information, call Craig Adams at the Conservancy office – (858) 755- 6956 In addition, send your suggestions for the Lake Sutherland East campaign to Craig at sdrvc@msn.com.
CONSERVANCY-RIVER PARK TEAM
The public fundraising campaign for the purchase of the Sutherland East property is being led by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy 
P.O. Box 89, Del Mar, CA 92014 Phone: 858-755-6956 Fax: 858-356-4222 Email: sdrvlc@pacbell.net
For more information about the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy see their website.
- The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is a citizen-led, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1986 to protect the resources of the San Dieguito River Valley and to establish and help implement a 55-mile River Park
- The Conservancy and the River Park work cooperatively in securing the San Dieguito River Park. Each organization has unique capabilities that are complementary and help implement a joint work program. For example, as a non-profit, federally-approved organization, donations to the Conservancy, which go to purchase land for the River Park, are tax deductible
- The Conservancy is governed by a 15-member citizen Board of Director. The Conservancy has more than 1,000 regular members that support its ongoing activities and special land acquisition campaigns. Activities of the Conservancy are managed by a professional Executive Director
- The Conservancy has a successful record of raising public funds and completing the purchase of key land areas that have been added to the River Park:
- Raised funds from the public to help hold the 3,562-acre Santa Ysabel Ranch to hold it in open space until the property could be purchased using state grant funds
- Raised public funds and helped with the purchase of land in Boden Canyon
- Using funds available form public contributions purchased 240 acres of land on Corral Mountain, north of Lake Sutherland
- Using funds available from public contributions, purchased about 30 acres of land on the western slope of Volcan Mountain
- In a two month period raised $625,000 from the public which, along with $3 million in grant funds and funds from Conservancy donor land reserves, completed the purchase and protection of 232 acres on Bernardo Mountain. This purchase was a cooperative project with the River Park JPA, the Nature Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land
- Completing the purchase of 3 parcels, totaling an acre bordering the San Dieguito Lagoon to the east of the intersection of Jimmy Durante Blvd. and San Dieguito Drive
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