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San Diego River Revival
By Danielle Parsons and Ella Horvath Most of us have the perception that the San Diego River is a wild waterway, however its fragile ecology is unraveling due to the threats associated with urbanization, including invasive species, encampments, and differences in management practices by landowners.
Princess Street Debate Steps Up Article
The purpose of the DPR is to approve based on the plans meeting code requirements and since the plans have been approved, it will move on to the next step.
Tidepool Walk During King Tide
On November 17th, 2024 the Surfrider Foundation along with the Environmental Center of San Diego, led a tidepool walk during a King Tide in La Jolla Shores.
Mission Hills High School Nature Club Collaboration
The Environmental Center of San Diego recently did a collaboration with the Mission Hills High School Nature Club to do some community service hours.
Princess Street Update October 2024
Here is an update for October 2024 on our efforts to open a coastal access trail at Princess St.
30×30 Partnership Summit 2024
The 2024 30×30 Partnership Summit, held in early October at the California Natural Resources Agency headquarters in Sacramento, gathered key stakeholders, including conservation leaders, policymakers, tribal representatives, and advocates, to discuss California’s progress towards conserving 30% of its lands and coastal waters by 2030.
A New Marine Protected Area on America’s West Coast
NOAA proudly welcomes Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary—the third largest of America’s 17 existing national marine sanctuaries.
SD Marine Protected Area Collaborative October meeting
San Diego Marine Protected Area (MPA) Collaborative
Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network
As part of our coastal access trail at Princess St., we also participate with the MPA Collaborative Network.
8th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit
8th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit September 28, 2024"Voices of the Land: Engaging Communities for Environmental Change" The 8th Annual...
SDSU Students and The Environmental Center Team Up to Advocate for Coastal Access
We created a booth on the SDSU campus in collaboration with ECOSD to share information about coastal access laws and regulations.
Defenders of the California Coast Celebrated in Malibu
ECOSD does a lot of work on coastal access so we were honored to be invited to the naming of the accessways and celebration in honor of Jamee Jordan Patterson (AG Council for the Coastal Commission) and Linda Locklin (Public Access Program Manager for the Coastal Commission.
La Jolla Light News Article – Princess Street Plans
A new stairway containing landings and benches is planned for a spot that has been closed to the public for more than 40 years.
By Ashley Mackin-Solomon
Published March 27, 2024 Updated March 28, 2024 3:09 PM PT
Project Ocean San Diego – A Place on Loan
The Environmental Center of San Diego was one of the first organizations to come on board with Project Ocean. Their main focus is protecting public access to the California coastline.
North County Multiple Species Conservation Plan
The County is developing a Multiple Species Conservation Plan for the northwestern area of the unincorporated county. Known as the North County Plan, the Plan will help preserve the area’s rich biodiversity.
Princess Street Beach Walk 2024
ECOSD and joined Surfrider Foundation and community beachgoers on a low tide beach walk in La Jolla.
Princess Street Coastal Access Trail Phase 2 Project Updates
ECOSD has achieved significant milestones in Phase 2 of the Princess Street Coastal Access Trail
ReWild Planning Commission Update Dec2023
On December 7, 2023, ReWild attended the Planning Commission Committee to advocate for improvements to the ReWild area. The meeting, lasting nearly 6 hours, ended with unanimous support from the Planning Commissioners for the City’s De Anza Natural Plan.
David Grubb
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of one of our biggest conservation advocates David Grubb.
7th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit
The 7th Annual Environmental Summit will be held Sat Sept 23, 2023 in the Fowler Ballroom in the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at SDSU and will focus on “Stewardship”.
Job Opening – Environmental Director
Job Announcement – Pechanga Band of Indians Environmental Director
The Impact of Sea Level Rise on Californians’ Right to Beach Access
How the Public Trust Doctrine protects the public’s right to use coastal lands and waters.
Work continues to restore Princess Street trail beach access
From sdnews.com by Dave Schwab – December 9, 2022 in Features, La Jolla Village News, Top Stories
Until 1979, the Princess Street Coastal Access Trail provided a point of entry to what is now known as the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park and Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve.
Plans to Restore Princess Street Beach Access Proceeding
The Environmental Center of San Diego in coming weeks will complete the study phase of a project to reestablish a beach access trail from La Jolla’s Princess Street.
Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve Celebration
On Tuesday, November 1st, there was a celebration for CA’s MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) in La Jolla. The backdrop was the Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve which is part of the MPA’s found in San Diego. It is the only MPA with a Native American name.
A Homeowners’ Association’s Eco-friendly Initiative
Our homeowner association’s path towards a native plant demonstration garden began – well, unusually. It took an event – let’s call it “squirrel-gate” – to organize like-minded neighbors to lobby for environmentally friendly habitat and wildlife practices.
6th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit
The Sixth Annual San Diego Environmental Leadership Summit was held live in 2022, after two years of virtual events. It was held on Sept 17, 2022 at SDSU Alumni Center Fowler Ballroom.
Does California have private beaches?
Does California have private beaches? from Fox 5 San Diego, by: Matt Meyer, via Nexstar Media WireAre there any truly “private” beaches in...
How to Save Our Waters
Q & A with a Local Marine Biologist Turned Science Communicator Curious about the state of our waters, what’s at stake, and how in the world you...
Support the Efforts of the ReWild Mission Bay Coalition And Let Your Voice Be Heard
San Diegans can get involved now and help guide the development of one of the region’s most iconic landscapes – Mission Bay. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) gives the public the opportunity to be part of the planning process for projects that can impact the environment.
Nurture Nature Network
Environmental Center of San Diego (ECO SD) invites you to join us as we plant native plants, house by house, neighborhood by neighbors, for the benefit of butterflies, birds, bees, people, and all beings!
How Urban Infill Can Help Make San Diego Eco-Friendly
When it comes to strengthening our communities, sometimes less is more. We often see communities expanding into broader areas, but is this “bigger...
Why The San Diego Green New Deal Alliance Is A Pretty Big Deal
We all live in the same environment, so it only makes sense that we work to protect it together. But how do you get people from all backgrounds and...
Coexisting with Urban Wildlife
As a general rule, wild animals prefer to stay away from humans. So why do we see them strolling through our backyards? Some may prefer the easier...
Why Wildlife Corridors Are Important For San Diego
Consider the frustration you feel when your usual route to work is blocked off by construction. Now imagine that your only chance to eat that day is...
Top 4 Organizations to Support to Save Wildlife in San Diego
Here in California, we’re never too far away from nature; Our idyllic parks and refuges are the crown jewels of the Western US. What’s more, San...
How to Prevent Local Habitat Destruction
San Diego is not only beautiful, it’s one of the most biologically-rich places in the continental United States. Sadly, the persistent threat of...
How to Protect Local Habitat
Habitat fragmentation, natural disasters, and human development continue to degrade local habitat in San Diego. While these problems can feel...
Learn Through an Internship
An internship with the Environmental Center of San Diego (ECOSD) gives students the opportunity to dive into policy issues that impact local wildlife, habitats and the community in general.
Why The Trash Problem Matters For San Diego Beaches (And What You Can Do About It)
Beaches are generally our escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. What could be better for the soul than some fresh air, crisp waves, and...
How You Can Benefit from Getting Involved in Your Community
We all lead extremely busy and eventful lives -- however, we guarantee that it’s well worth the time commitment to become involved in your...
San Diego-based Environmental Groups to Support: Environmental Groups in San Diego to Support Today
The Environmental Center of San Diego is working to protect the environment alongside dozens of other wonderful San Diego-based environmental...
California-based Groups to Support: Environmental Groups in California to Support Today
The Environmental Center of San Diego is working to protect the environment alongside hundreds of other wonderful California-based environmental...
What are Environmental Justice Groups, and What Do They Do?
Environmental justice groups work to ensure that all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, receive the same quality of...
5th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit 2021
Our Fifth Annual Environmental Leadership Summit was held October 16, 2021. This year’s Summit was wrapped around “Funding A Sustainable San Diego”. Once again, for everyone’s safety, the Summit was a virtual event. We hope to gather in person in 2022.
Environmental Groups and Nonprofits: What Do Environmental Groups Do?
What are environmental groups, and what do they do? Environmental groups advocate for, or work toward, protecting the natural environment. Groups...
Conservancy Funds Second Phase of Princess Street Trail
From the La Jolla Light: The California Coastal Conservancy awarded the Environmental Center of San Diego a grant of $180,680 on Sept. 23 to support the continued restoration of the historic Princess Street Coastal Access Trail in La Jolla.
A Win For Coastal Access
On September 9, 2021, the CCC unanimously supported staff’s Recommendations and Findings for Consent Cease and Desist Order No. CCC-21-CD-01 and Consent Administrative Penalty No. CCC-21-AP-01. These agenda items demonstrate that coastal access has been obstructed for decades in the northeastern corner of Mission Bay at Campland on the Bay and the Mission Bay RV Resort and that the public has been prevented from using the coastline in these areas.
SDSU Recruiting for Campus Position
San Diego State University Center for Human Resources are currently recruiting for a Director of Energy & Sustainability for their campus.
Handicap Accessible Beach Access
We love to see the public out enjoying San Diego’s beautiful beaches, but know that access can often be difficult. Below you’ll find a list of...
Coastal Access
Find out why coastal access is important for San Diegans, how ECO SD is involved, and a list of current coastal access points in San Diego county.
Mira Mesa High School “Adopt A Succulent” Program Helps Educate
News Update - June 2021 The Food and Nutrition+ Club of Mira Mesa High School and FCCLA have shown their support for education and...
Rewilding: What is it & How Does it Work?
Written by Connor Yanz Optimism may feel difficult for today's environmentalist. Amidst the constant news of a warming climate and loss of...
San Diego Green New Deal Alliance
The San Diego Green New Deal Alliance is a coalition of community, business, environmental, faith, labor, and social justice organizations committed to a San Diego region that achieves zero carbon by 2035
ReWild Coalition
ECO SD is a member of the ReWild Coalition, joining voices with over 50 other organizations to advocate for seizing the once-in-lifetime opportunity to restore wetlands in the northeast corner of Mission Bay.
Celebrating the Earth 2021
We are fortunate, in San Diego, to have a growing number of coalitions and alliances working towards making San Diego’s natural environment equitably sustainable and thriving. It’s one of the most important ways to coalesce voices behind an issue, right a wrong or hold elected officials accountable.
Report: Sprawl in Fire-prone Areas Endangers Californians, Increases Damages, Fire-suppression Costs
From the Center for Biological Diversity: Report: Sprawl in Fire-prone Areas Endangers Californians, Increases Damages, Fire-suppression Costs. ‘Built to Burn’ Calls for State Law to Limit Construction in High Fire-risk Wildlands
Unanimous Vote by Regional Water Quality Control Board in Support of SEP Proposal
Following two hours of supportive public testimony, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board voted unanimously 6-0 in favor of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)
A Note From the Board of Directors
It’s all connected. Black Lives Matter It’s taken me a long time to sit down and put thought to paper, but here goes. I often wondered what it takes...
Princess Street Trail Planning Complete
The Environmental Center of San Diego has completed the planning phase of the Princess Street Coastal Access Trail project in La Jolla. ECOSD presented the preliminary trail design to the California Coastal Commission on Aug. 13.
UC School System to Ditch Single Use Plastics
Under a new policy announced today (Aug. 24) all 10 campuses will phase out single-use plastic bags in retail and dining locations and then eliminate single-use plastic food service items and plastic bottles. The move is part of a bold new commitment to help UC achieve its zero waste goals.
4th Annual Environmental Leadership Summit 2020
Our Fourth Annual Environmental Leadership Summit was held Saturday, September 19, 2020. Previous Summits have been in-person, but this Summit was virtual. Our 2020 focus was on the intersection of social justice and environmental activism.
Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist
From Vogue.com article: Why Every Environmentalist Should Be Anti-Racist, BY LEAH THOMAS, June 8, 2020
The human condition is being tested as never before
We hope you’re safe and taking the recommendations by the CDC seriously. For the time being we will be working behind the scenes on our Princess Street Coastal Trail, our annual Environmental Leadership Summit, Saving San Diego’s Special Species, and ReWild Mission Bay, among other projects. We intend to keep on doing what we do because the environment is vitally important for future generations.
Another Memorable Love Your Wetlands Day
Another Memorable Love Your Wetlands Day at Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve Thank you to everyone who stopped by Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve last...
Rock for the Environment Event Feb 2020
Rock for the Environment presented by www.stopsprawl.org, on Feb 16, 2020 at the Escondido California Center for the Arts. Visit their site for tickets and more information.
San Dieguito River Park News
Environmental Center of San Diego gets coverage through San Dieguito River Park group.
Will Cal Fire’s plan to rip out vegetation in San Diego lead to an explosion in flammable invasive grasses?
Will Cal Fire’s plan to rip out vegetation in San Diego lead to an explosion in flammable invasive grasses? Highly flammable nonnative plants have...
Environmental Leadership Summit 2019
Take Action Opportunities from Preserving Biodiversity: From Science to Action Saturday, September 28, 2019 Thank you everyone for...
Gone Paradise Fire Article
A sobering report on the problem of locating housing in extreme fire risk areas, such as is proposed with Harvest Hills in Escondido. Read...
Birds Are Vanishing From North America
Another reason the Environmental Center of San Diego continues to work so hard to protect the environment. NY Times - By Carl Zimmer - Published...
Visionary Laws Must Be Protected
By MATT O’MALLEY - San Diego Union Tribune - SEP. 18, 2019 3:30 PM If you’re a local and have hosted a visitor to San Diego, you’ve probably felt...
LA Times Wildfire California
The threat of deadly wildfires was no secret to residents of Paradise, CA. Nearly 20 years ago, they began to thin trees and shrubs on the edge of...
Climate Walkout San Diego Sep 20 2019
On September 20, with millions around the world, we will walk out of our schools, our workplaces and our homes to demand climate action and an end...
Support Public Access: Princess Street Coastal Access Trail
Princess Street Coastal Access Trail The opportunity to directly experience our beautiful natural resources is an important part of being a San...
Partners in the News: Endangered Habitats League featured in Los Angeles Times
This rat is foiling developers’ plans to capitalize on a weaker Endangered Species Act By LOUIS SAHAGUNSTAFF WRITER AUG. 22, 2019 5 AM Southern...
Princess Street Public Beach Access
By Anthony Ciani, local coastal access advocate The coastal bluff promontory at Princess Street in La Jolla provides a scenic overlook to Pacific...
North County Multiple Species Conservation and Vegetation Plan
Regional habitat planning is critical to the success of wildlife and plant species in San Diego County. The next most important planning effort is...
Special Species Campaign to Save San Diego County’s Golden Eagles
Join our Special Species Campaign to Save San Diego County's Golden Eagles Sign up here to stay up-to-date on the Golden eagle The Golden Eagle is...
Vernal Pools
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Releasing Young Leopard Sharks
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Earth Fair in Balboa Park San Diego 2017
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Environmental Leadership Summit 2018
Second Environmental Summit, September 29th. A summary of the issues. San Diego at the Tipping Point. Leaders gather to addresses Transportation, Climate, Biodiversity, and Housing needs at Environmental Summit.
Comment by JULY 11 to support ReWild Mission Bay
Comments due July 11th: Speak up for wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them by commenting on the City's NOP You can visit this link to learn...
Environmental Summit Power Point Presentations
Program for the Summit Overview Presentation for the Summit Housing Panel- Marco Gonzalez NIMBY vs YIMBY Water Panel-Marco Gonzalez-CERF...
Media Release: Inaugural Environmental Leadership Summit A Success
MEDIA RELEASE Environmental Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inaugural Environmental Leadership Summit A Success: 100 environmental, community, labor,...
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