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Causes: Environment, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: Our mission is to preserve and restore the biological integrity and beauty of the san diego river while integrating recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for our region.
Programs: Much of 2017 was spent in construction. We completed a $3. 6 million restoration project in the el monte valley (san diego county) beyond that our other big project was the removal of arundo donax (an invasive and flammable plant) from the los coches creek drainage in lakeside. We also took on smaller tasks such as herbaceous weed eradication, trash and clean ups of hte san diego river trail, working on the acquisiton of riverbed property as well as assisting with river education of local elementary school kids. We also devoted considerable time to san diego river science field station.