San Dieguito Watershed Council

In 2006, the San Dieguito Watershed Management Plan was finalized, creating a script for the long-term preservation of the natural and recreational resources in the County’s fourth-largest watershed.  A year later the San Dieguito Watershed Council was formed to implement the Watershed Management Plan through a coalition of stakeholders. The Conservancy and San Dieguito River Park co-chair the Watershed Council.

The Watershed Council currently has 15 members, including municipalities, non-profit organizations, water agencies and the County of San Diego. The Council’s Working Groups will further define and seek funding for the specific tasks outlined in the watershed management plan. Topics currently being addressed include invasives management, the improvement of water quality using wetland treatment areas and public outreach about how citizens can protect water quality.

To learn more about San Diego’s watersheds visit www.sdwatersheds.org. The site, which is completely fueled by community participation, serves as a platform to share information and data and to engage in discussions about the region’s watersheds.

To learn about San Diego’s Water Management plan, please visit www.rmcwater.com.