San Elijo Lagoon
Encinitas enters into park fine negotiations
ENCINITAS — The city and USS Cal Builders entered into settlement negotiations with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in hopes of reducing a $430,850 fine for sediment from the Encinitas Community Park entering downstream waterways.
Migrating birds starting to reach warmer temps
ENCINITAS — It isn’t necessarily the spotting of a rare bird migrating to the area that captures the attentions and excitement of Doug Gibson, the executive director and principal scientist with the San Elijo Nature Center.
Encinitas faces fine for community park drainage
ENCINITAS — The city could have to pay up to $430,900 due to sediment from the Encinitas Community Park entering downstream waterways, along with other alleged violations.
Excavation to improve health of the San Elijo Lagoon
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — On Monday, earthmovers began carting more than 25,000 cubic yards of sand out of the San Elijo Lagoon and onto the beach.
OMWD continues pursuit of groundwater
ENCINITAS — The OMWD (Olivenhain Municipal Water District) proved that there is more than a passing interest in groundwater desalination at its board meeting on Wednesday.
Scientists wrap up groundwater testing, quality analysis to come next
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — For two months, scientists drilled a test well at the San Elijo Lagoon with the aim of finding potable water for the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD).
Scientists gauge viability of water source
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — San Diego imports more than 70 percent of its water.
Hand-raised clapper rails released into the wild
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — It was a good day for endangered light-footed clapper rails as seven hand-raised birds were released into the 915-acre San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy recently.
Nonprofit still working to ensure lagoon is saved
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — Thousands of travelers soak in the captivating view of the ocean, lagoon and cliffs while traversing on the Pacific Coast Hwy. 101 from Solana Beach to Cardiff.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy adds 3.4 acres
SOLANA BEACH — In a “generational acquisition” the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy acquired the Gateway Park Project east of Coast Highway 101. The purchase will preserve 3.4 acres of lagoon habitat and protect the view corridor as visitors enter Solana Beach. The flat land parcel with bluffs that overlook the lagoon is home to numerous […]
