San Dieguito 
A two-year, $87 million wetlands restoration in the river valley just east of Interstate 5 remains on target for completion by summer 2024. The San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Project Phase II encompasses 84 acres between the freeway and El Camino Real. A fleet of earth-movers continues to remove soil and sculpt the terrain for a … Continued
So often, the tines of our three-pronged mission overlap. That’s the case at River Path Del Mar, where the Conservancy closed escrow in October on .36 acre of lagoon-fronting property to advance conservation, education and recreation with a single, $157,000 deal. For anyone who supports our work, please pat yourself on the back. This deal … Continued
In one of the toughest calls of a career dedicated to improving the intersection of nature and people, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Executive Director Trish Boaz announced this month she will retire Dec. 31. “It’s been my dream,” Boaz said of the job she has held since 2013. “This has been absolutely the joy … Continued
The 2021-2022 Coast to Crest Trail Challenge Explore some of the San Dieguito River Valley’s most iconic spots by completing five hikes as part of the 2021-2022 SDRVC Coast To Crest Trail Challenge by June 30, 2022. Everyone who completes the Challenge and submits photos for verification will receive a special certificate, sticker and a … Continued
SDRVC was honored to have Judge Anthony “Tony” Joseph as a Member of our Board of Directors. We will remember him for his kindness, intelligence, and a passionate supporter of our mission. Please take a moment to read about him in this touching obituary. Our condolences to Tony’s wife, Joyce and his daughter Jennifer, son … Continued
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
By Delle Willett – June 9, 2020 For some people, sheltering in place has been a positive experience. They’ve used the time finishing unfinished business. Connecting with old friends. Cleaning out closets. Garages. Weeding their gardens. For Jim and Denise, long-time residents of coastal North County, it’s discovering and observing a family of Great Horned … Continued
The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has been leading the Fairbanks Ranch Fuel Reduction Project since 2015. The location includes the area between Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe west of the Black Mountain Open Space and it is progressing well. The Conservancy is managing this project and partnering with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife … Continued
In May 2018, SD Voyager Magazine published an in-depth interview with SDRVC Executive Director, Trish Boaz.
The City of Del Mar completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the River Path Del Mar, which extends from the railroad tracks east to the Grand Avenue Overlook. Phase 2 of the River Path Del Mar was opened to the public in May of 2016, after the City of Del Mar, County of San … Continued