Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Thank you Edison International for the new monument sign announcing the San Dieguito River Park and Lagoon Ranger Station. Edison’s philanthropy program donated $20,000 toward the sign, which supports community outreach and public education about the San Dieguito River Park’s mission. Shawna Anderson, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Park JPA and Setal Prabhu,… Read More »
Here we are, 2019, the River Park’s 30th year. If you’ve been following our 30th anniversary blog series this past year you may have noticed that several projects were mentioned repeatedly over the course of a few years. First the project concept may have been approved, or funding received, then in the next year (or… Read More »
PAMO VALLEY Another year of efforts in the River Park have proven fruitful. Progress in Pamo Valley continued through the summer sun. The River Park received $25,000 in additional funds from the National Resources Agency to shape the Coast to Crest Trail in Pamo Valley. Specialized forestry contractor crews, archaeologists, biologists, volunteers, and rangers worked… Read More »
The San Dieguito River Park’s first ranger station is taking shape and on schedule to open in early 2020! Windows and doors were recently installed and drywall and insulation is nearing completion. Soon the exterior will be finished with paint and wood treatment. The Del Mar Times recently featured an article about the ranger station.… Read More »
In 2015, the San Dieguito River Park acquired 2 passenger vans and officially launched the Watershed Explorer Program. The program offers 5-day fieldtrips throughout the San Dieguito Watershed. Youths can enjoy the adventures and experiences to places such as: Volcan Mountain, Lake Sutherland, the San Diego Archaelogical Center, Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, Lake Hodges and… Read More »
…well, sort of. On Friday, the San Dieguito River Park JPA Board of Directors and members of the public gathered at the new ranger station under construction at the San Dieguito Lagoon and wetland restoration project. The contractor Dewain Baker of Baker Design/Build gave the background on the building’s design and a tour of the… 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 »
