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An inspirational leader

An inspirational leader

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By Chris Khoury As a founding member of the Conservancy in 1986, Dave Kreitzer joined with other passionate community members in developing an incredibly ambitious effort to protect the entire San Dieguito River Valley. This audacious vision, promoted by Dave, has resonated and inspired so many. In his decades long enthusiastic, effective, and critical support … Continued

Farewell, David Kreitzer

Farewell, David Kreitzer

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David Kreitzer, a founder of San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, retired U.S. Air Force officer, student of botany and multifaceted volunteer in Rancho Bernardo, passed away Nov. 12 at the age of 94. His name is immortalized on the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge. The graceful structure just west of Interstate 15 in … Continued

Donors Receive Gifts of Glass Art

Donors Receive Gifts of Glass Art

| Conservation, Volunteers

Our Campaign for Del Dios, which raised nearly $350,000 for the Conservancy to purchase 117 acres near Lake Hodges, prompted great generosity. A local artist is returning the favor. Cherrie La Porte, a glass artist who lives and works in the lakefront hamlet of Del Dios, presented gift certificates to major donors. The donors have … Continued