“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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
A fascinating study of the historical ecology of North San Diego County’s six coastal lagoons, including the San Dieguito Lagoon, was recently published (September 2014) and is available for free download. [UPDATE: The report is no longer available for free. Click the link for more information.] What was the San Dieguito Lagoon like in the… Read More »
The JPA will be holding a public scoping meeting to gather comments and input for the preparation of an upcoming Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the W-19 wetland restoration project at the San Dieguito Lagoon. The public scoping meeting will be held on September 9th, 2014 from 6-8pm at the Carmel Valley Public Library,… Read More »
