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Conservation in Action: Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek



Boulder Creek is an amazing ecosystem with much history!

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Site Background and History
In 2012, we were contacted by a local fish conservation group, the San Diego Fly Fishers, about the recent finding that a small population of wild rainbow trout were surviving on Boulder Creek within the San Diego River Watershed. We were asked to get involved with an effort to support the trout, restore the creek and develop a program to survey and monitor how the trout are doing. They also asked us to partner with them to conserve privately owned property that contained this portion of the Creek.

We learned about a key piece of property that was for sale, and when we did a tour we saw 11 rainbow trout. Wow! We knew this property had to be protected. It was a perfect place to launch this exciting conservation project and partnership. A deal was soon struck with the owner, and we were given 75 days to raise the funds needed to acquire the property. Thanks to the support of more than 100 donors, we raised sufficient funds to conserve this small but critical 2.35 acre property. We also received incredible support from Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness Center, who helped us secure a 3 year loan for the $85,000 of the funding required. During the acquisition, we learned that the property immediately upstream was on the market. This 11 acre property has a drier section of the creek which has been disturbed by fire and subsequent erosion. It was a critical piece where the creek could be restored to support the fish and other wildlife. Thanks to more than 200 donors, we raised more than $20,000. We borrowed $35,000 from two of our supporters and completed the acquisition of this second property in February of 2013. Thanks to our supporters we have paid off both loans.

March 2018 Update
We just visited the property and the stream is beautiful! We are working to restore trees and other plants along Boulder Creek.
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We are also working on other enhancements and cleaning up the property. The outdoor seating area and Field Station are in! We continue to care for native plants which we have planted. If you are interested in volunteering some time, either once or on a more frequent basis, please contact the River Park Foundation office at 619-297-7380.

If you would like to support these efforts with a donation, they would be most welcomed!



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Donor Appreciation
$1000 or more
Be recognized on the future Founders deck along Boulder Creek. Be invited to join the Conservation Society and join them for a private tour of the project with a lunch to follow. Also receive website recognition for 6 months (if desired)

$500 or $999
Just 20 spots remain on the Founders Bench! With a donation of $500 or more you can get plaque on this bench. Plus be invited to the next group tour with potluck lunch to follow as well as website recognition for 6 months (if desired)

$100 - $499
Received a limited edition Boulder Creek Project T-Shirt (while supplies last) plus below

$20 - $99
Be invited to the next group tour of the Property with potluck lunch to follow and be recognized on this website for 6 months (if desired)




 




Other Current Projects

  • Working to Conserve the South Rim of the Upper San Diego River Gorge.
    We are working with the owner of about 40 acres to acquire his property. It is an important property adjacent to a proposed Wilderness area within the Cleveland National Forest.

    Donations to the Acquisition Fund will be used to acquire properties within the South Rim Conservation Area.

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  • Addition to El Cajon Mountain

    We have successfully acquired all but one 20 acre property within our El Cajon Mtn. Consevation Area. Your donation can help us as we work to acquire the final property. More than 600 acres has already been acquired!.


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