The San Dieguito River Park, established in 1989, is a regional greenway and open space that stretches along the San Dieguito River for more than 55 miles. Beginning at the river’s headwaters on Volcan Mountain near Julian, the park continues through the foothills, across the valley, around Lake Hodges, and finally concludes where the river meets the ocean between Solano Beach and Del Mar. The park provides more than 65 miles of free, public, year-round trails; provides habitat protection for dozens of species; and has dramatically improved water quality. At every step along the way, the San Dieguito River Park has been carefully planned with community input and scientific rigor thanks to CEQA. The thoughtful planning process implemented by CEQA has ensured that the San Dieguito River will be conserved and enjoyed for generations to come.
CEQA Successes
- Reversing Approval of Insecticide Use in California That Could Cause Bee Colonies to Collapse
- Rare Wildlife Habitat, Old Growth, Headwaters Protected from Church of the Woods Development Above Lake Arrowhead
- Mitigating Wildlife and Climate Impacts of Large Mixed-Use Development in Remote, Fire-Prone Area of San Diego County
- Ensuring Protection of Coho Salmon in Lagunitas Creek
- Averting Destructing of Habitat, Cultural Sites by Geotechnical Investigations for Pacheco Dam Project
- Protecting Lake Tahoe’s Water Quality from Discharges of Dangerous Herbicides
- “Forcing a Large Industrial Park to Confront an Inadequate Water Supply”
- Ensuring Protection of Water Quality in the Eel River from Large Infrastructure
- Requiring a Water Supply for a Large Housing Development in Contra Costa County
- Establishing and Improving San Dieguito River Park