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Our Story
From Sand Mine to
Restored River Habitat
Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy (LRPC) was established in 2001 to restore 100 acres of depleted sand mine on the San Diego River. Over two decades later, this restored property now provides critical riparian habitat for over 120 native wildlife species and provides important ecosystem services to the surrounding community.
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our mission
to preserve the biological integrity of the San Diego River while integrating recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for youth, seniors, and families.
25 Years of Care
The land has been enhanced to provide flood protection, improve water quality, and provide the conditions for life for native species–with two standing ponds and trees and plants which have matured to provide canopy and ground cover.
The river park also maintains a 2-mile trail segment of the San Diego River Trail from Channel Rd in Lakeside to the eastern edge of Santee.
Crew Dedicated to Community
The LRPC field crew works in the surrounding community, actively managing the eradication of invasive species along the San Diego River and providing fire risk reduction services to private property owners by lifting trees, constructing fire breaks, and removing dry material and potential fuel for wildfires.
Creating Conditions for Life
Every acre we restore strengthens the River’s ability to safeguard clean water, prevent erosion, cool our environment, and support native biodiversity.
In a world where almost 70% of the planet's biodiversity has been lost in the last 50 years, the river park is one small example of the type of nature restoration that can truly move the needle back the other way.
The Land & Life We Protect
50+
native plants that sustain local wildlife
70+
animals that rely on the River's ecosystem
2
Standing Ponds
2 miles
of
San Diego River Trail
100+
acres of restored habitat
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