CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS & RESULTS

The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has four types of programs: Land Acquisition, Trail Acceleration, Habitat Management, and Environmental Education. Details of Conservancy programs can be found in the CURRENT PROJECTS and ACCOMPLISHENTS pages.

Summary of Conservancy Programs and Results

• Nearly 80% of the 80,000 acres within the planning area for the 55-mile San Dieguito River Park is in protected public ownership.
  
  
• The Conservancy has been involved in the acquisition of 19 parcels of land, totaling about 8,300 acres.
  
  
• Conservancy-led volunteer program has restored the natural habitat of Crest Canyon, which runs south from the San Dieguito Lagoon between I-5 and Jimmy Durante
  Drive, and another habitat restoration project is underway.
  
  
• Donations to the Conservancy are funding the development of 12 miles of trail between Boden Canyon and Lake Sutherland and a trail connection between the San Pasqual Valley and the Poway Trails System.
  
  
• 35 miles of the Coast-to-Crest Trail and 20 miles of side trail are open for public use.
  
  
• The Conservancy conducts general public and “Members Only” hikes to educate about the environmental values of the river corridor and provides an “Outdoor Learning Laboratory” experiences for school groups.