Badger Den Acquisition is in Reach!
Join the effort to protect a key wildlife area
$1380 in donation needed to buy this important property!
Historic home to badgers, located at the South Rim of the Upper San Diego River Gorge.
SDRPF cameras captured an American badger It is all part of the effort to acquire properties which are currently undeveloped and privately owned within this key ecological area.
The property is part of a key wildlife corridor with many privately owned properties. It is near Pine Hills on the SE side of the incredible Upper San Diego River Gorge.Yes, badgers have been seen here (and many other critters).
This property was scheduled to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. As a nonprofit conserving it for open space, we secured the right to purchase this property. Now we just have to raise the remaining funds to buy it, and conserve it forever! What a great way to celebrate Earth Day.
Donations of any amount are appreciated!
Other Donation Options
Check out the amazing views from this property!
Thanks to Mysteri LeMay for taking this beautiful photo.DETAILS:
Why is this important"- Wildlife movement area for large mammals (cougar, badgers, deer, etc.)
- Habitat for bobcats, gray foxes and other species
- Helps conserve Engelmann Oak Woodlands - one of the most endangered plant communities in Calfornia
- Protects native grasslands and other important plant communities
- Scenic integrity - if developed this would impact a pristine open space area
Purchase History:
Some time ago we learned that this privately owned property was going to be auctioned off by the County of San Diego. The owner had walked away and not paid their property taxes for many years. We contacted the County and have been working with them. On April 16th, they informed us that we could purchase the property. All we needed to do was raise the remaining $1380 needed. We must act fast.
We decided to call this acquisition "Badger Den" because we have documented American badger dens in this area. We have partnered with the USGS on badger research and identified this as a key conservation area for this important species.
We invite you to join us in being part of this effort. Whether you can donate $10, $20 or more, together we can raise the remaining funds and complete this purchase.
Not only have badgers lived in the area but we have also documented bobcat families, cougars and many other species.
LOCATION: Upper San Diego River near Eagle Peak Road and Julian / Pine Hills
Google Map with location
Parcel Map of Badger Ridge where property is located
- orange = targeted acquisition
- yellow = SDPRF conserved lands
- green = Cleveland National Forest
The map shows the strategic importance of these the property. If developed, it could have a significant impact on other conserved lands. Its conservation strengthens the bridge between National Forest lands (green).The lands without a color overlay remain privately owned. We will continue to work to acquire any of these properties if the owners decide to sell them.
Acquisition Details:
$1380 is left to raise thanks to the support of the River Wildlife Club, our acquisition fund monthly donors. Thank you! If you are not a member, we invite you! Details.
Other Donation Options
1. Mail a check to:
The San Diego River Park Foundation
4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92110
check memo: Badger Den
2. Call us at 619-297-7380
We can take your credit card or bank card information over the phone
3. Venmo: sandiegoriver
(Please use the above which is our "charity" account for donations.
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Please note: Badger Den
4. Call us at 619-297-7380 to discuss a gift of appreciated stock, donor advised funds or cryptocurrency or other methods
DONOR APPRECIATION
Friend of the South Rim
$5 - $99
Receive an invitation to a property dedication ceremony (virtual or in-person) and be listed on this website (let us know if you prefer to be anonymous).
South Rim Defender
$100 - $999
Receive a South Rim 12 oz. campfire mug (must be picked up at event or at our office) plus Friend of the South Rim benefit. Additional ones can be purchased for $10.
Conservation Society
$1000 and above
Defender + be invited to join the River Park Foundation's Conservation Society for one year (or extension of one year if current member).
Conservation Society members are invited to a annual event . In addition, you will receive occasional updates from our CEO with acquisition news and other information.
Learn More About the South Rim Conservation Effort
Video by Jim Karnik Films on Vimeo.
For more information on our acquisition program or other ways to get involved, contact our CEO, Rob Hutsel, rhutsel@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 244-7024..
THANK YOU
to all donors!
Thank you to the Wildlife Club Members who provided critical early support for this effort.
THANK YOU
for your donations!
Rob Hutsel
Patricia Ray
Cindy Burrascano
Lindy Harshberger
Payton Hatch
Jeremy Tuler
Ledford Enterprises, Inc.
Ellen Gross
Carol Evans
Lisa Stempka
Anneli Kyner
James Marich
Keith Larson
Alyssa Tugend
Gary DeBusschere
Rebecca Teriete
Danny & Debra Lancaster
Desiree Aspiras
Birchline Planning LLC
Margaret Blessing
Lorelei Bunjes
Jennifer Cochrane-Schultz
Karen Duburguet
Patricia Forg
Brooke Haberstock
Thomas Harrison
Jodie Hulden
Joel and Terri Johnson
Kim Koenigs
Mary Sue Lowery
Phil Rouilard & Callie Mack
Cindy Nelson
Patrick O-Neill
Randall Padgett
Carolyn Plou
Stacy Prater-Virgil
Andrea Rae
Joan Raphael
Eric Roth
Ted Sledzinski & BJ Withall
Charles Sykes
Victoria Tade
Linda Vasconcellos
Tom Wallace
Nathan Weflen
Jonathan Weidman
John Zarem
Rick Manley
Rory Townsley
Thomas Scott
Kyle Weinberg
Constance Forest
Any funds above our goal will be used for unanticipated expenses with balance placed in Acquisition Fund for next property we conserve!
Thank you!
Please let us know of any errors in your listing so we can correct them.
Thanks!
619-297-7380
Donations are
tax-deductible as allowed by law.
EIN 01-0565671