Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Species of note included a new one, Lesser Nighthawk in area 1. This brings the overall cumulative total to 261. In addition, we observed a Black-chinned Hummingbird in Area 1; as well as at least 1 Tricolored Blackbird, and two American Robins in Area 2, species we don’t see that often. The Neotropic Cormorant seen… Read More »
In 1998, the big news in the River Park was the issuance of a Notice of Preparation/Intent to develop the Environmental Impact Statement/Report by the San Dieguito River Park JPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a project called the “San Dieguito Wetland Restoration Project”. I’d say the title possibly sells short what… Read More »
“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 San Dieguito River Park JPA will be considering approval of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the San Dieguito Lagoon W-19 Restoration Project (proposed project). The proposed restoration project would supplement recent restoration efforts within the San Dieguito Lagoon by establishing wetland habitat within a specific portion of the lagoon system, referred to… Read More »
Starting Wednesday, September 7, 2016, a temporary trail detour between Jimmy Durante Blvd. and the Coast to Crest Trail will be in place to take trail users around the work site of Phase II of the Del Mar Fairgounds South Overflow Lot Wetlands Restoration Project. As part of a compromise reached with the California Coastal… 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 species of bird, which has been at Lake Hodges for thousands of years, could disappear without creating a connection to other habitat. By Jason Lopez, Resources and Trails Manager, San Dieguito River Park There are two important song birds that live, year round, along the Coast to Crest Trail. They live and breed just… 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 »
The San Dieguito Lagoon is the coastal gateway to the San Dieguito River Park. In this short video, Senior Park Ranger Natalie Borchardt introduces you to some of the history of the lagoon, the restoration project, plants and animals that can be seen, the Coast to Crest Trail and Boardwalk, and our volunteer Dust Devils.… Read More »
