This project will survey, map, and control populations of five invasive non-native plants that have been identified as high priority EDRR targets in the San Diego region. ‘Friends organizations’ and other groups will be involved in the identification and control of these species.
This project will conduct wetland and watershed restoration at a coastal marsh and an upland site with a science service-learning model for elementary school students.
This community-based watershed stewardship program will focus on removing non-native Arundo donax and replanting with native riparian species in the Upper San Diego River. This program will build on the existing partnership between Back Country Land Trust (BCLT) and Second Chance-San Diego, and engage inner city, at-risk youth in environmental service-learning projects throughout Alpine’s creeks … Continued
This project will build the capacity of local residents to engage in the active habitat restoration and enhancement of the Tijuana Estuary and River Valley through a series of events. Students will be educated on the importance of restoration and preservation of wetland habitat, particularly in the Tijuana Estuary, primarily through in-class presentations and stewardship … Continued
The Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve Community Restoration Action Team will engage San Diego Audubon staff to assist in the recruitment and engangement of a team of volunteers to conduct site-based habitat restoration work, organized as 4-6 volunteer work events.
The South San Diego Bay Wetland Restoration Project restored approximately 257 acres of coastal wetlands in in the southwest corner of San Diego Bay. In September 2011 two former salt ponds were opened once again to the tides, after being converted from salt marsh approximately 50 years ago, and closed off from the Bay. Over … Continued
The Cottonwood Creek Park Restoration Project recreated approximately 2.4 acres of riparian habitat along one-quarter mile of stream corridor on Cottonwood and Moonlight Creeks, in northern San Diego County. The City of Encinitas took on the creek restoration as part of a larger effort to develop the eight acre Cottonwood Creek Park. The project achieved … Continued
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (AHLF) developed and constructed 12 educational signs for display around Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The signs discuss the ecological significance and workings of the lagoon. In addition, AHLF designed and constructed three educational displays for the new Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center. These displays encompass three areas of study – biology … Continued
This project will implement the first phase of an envisioned multi-phased wetland, riparian, and Coastal Sage habitat restoration program within Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Restoration includes replacing invasive eucalyptus trees with Torrey Pine and other more appropriate native California coastal trees to create better nesting habitat for native birds. Participants in this project are expected … Continued
Watershed Avengers will improve habitat quality, transforming degraded canyons into healthy places while protecting local downstream wetlands habitats. This project, which will restore 4.87 acres of habitat in Swan Canyon, will be completed with a combination of contracted restoration and volunteer work from the local community.
Ocean Connectors involves low-income youth in San Diego County in wetland restoration. In partnership with local organizations, Ocean Connectors will increase environmental awareness and educate the community through hands-on habitat restoration activities and lessons.
This project will engage the community by holding monthly events aimed at restoring critical habitat for listed species, training and educating community members on the benefits of controlling invasive plants without the use of herbicides, and restoration of the native plant community.