Memorial Funds

Memorial gifts are a lasting tribute especially for friends or family who loved the resources of the River Valley.

To make a contribution in the memory of a loved one or friend, please contact Sarah Hurd-Sullivan, Communications & Development Director at sarah@sdrvc.org or (858) 755-6956.  Memorial donations can also be made securely online by click here.  Note:  Please be sure when donating online to select “Memorial” from the first “Fund” drop down menu.

A Lifetime of Legacy: Honoring of Conservancy Leader Robert Sensibaugh

By Karen Berger, Founder

Robert Sensibaugh, member of the Conservancy Advisory Board, died November 2011, age 85. I miss him. He was my mentor, always ready to listen and come up with good advice. The Conservancy recognized his pivotal role in the launching of the San Dieguito River Valley Park in 2003 with its first Lifetime Achievement Award.

He was a pioneer and strategist in the early days of the River Park, helping to turn the fledgling Conservancy into a thriving project.

He realized the importance of having a government partner in the form of the Joint Powers Authority and helped establish it. He was an early Board member. He served on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the JPA in the formative years and helped shape and wordsmith the River Park Concept Plan. That was one of Bob’s wonderful attributes.

Not only was he a good strategist, but he knew how to use words well. He was a Cal Tech trained engineer (he often recalled a chemistry class given by Linus Pauling), who also went to Harvard Business School. He had many facets: Captain in the Navy, venture capitalist, general political activist, conservationist.

For more information about Bob’s legacy, please see our Spring 2012 Currents newsletter.