South Rim - An incredible Area
Lining the Upper San Diego River Gorge

Photo by Mysteri LeMay

Surrounded by Proposed Wilderness in the Cleveland National Forest, it is vital that this land be conserved before it is lost.

While this area appears to be part of the National Forest it is in fact privately owned. It is a mosaic of small and larger parcels with different owners. Many have been in families for generations. Now some are starting be available for purchase.

UPDATE: Conservation supporters rally together to raise the funds needed to buy 6 properties totalling nearly 10 acres! Great job!

Large mammals such as bobcats, cougars, deer, foxes and badger can be found here amongst the flowering plants of the coastal sage scrub habitat. Engelmann oaks, considered the rarest oak in the US, are found here.. Native milkweed that monarch butterflies dot the landscape as well as native grasslands and other important ecosystems.

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  LOCATION: Upper San Diego River near Eagle Peak Road and Julian / Pine Hills
  Link to Google Map with location
  Map of Parcels
  
  

In the map you can see some of the many parcels. We recently acquired the ones in orange and red. You can see how we are working to connect SDRPF(yellow) and National Forest lands (green). The lands without a color overlay remain privately owned.

Over time we have been able to acquire and conserve dozens of properties in the South Rim area. We will continue to reach out to many private landowners building relationships so that if they decide to sell we can act quickly.

Make a gift today to join with us to be part of conserving this very special place and provide wildlife like this amazing bobcat a place to roam forever.

Bobcat documented at Badger Ridge

Native milkweed growing near the property.

Acquisition provides open space for the following species and many more.

Wildlife documented at Badger Ridger include these cougar cubs. Gray fox, deer and much more have been photographed through our Critter Cam wildlife camera network.

 

Your donation today is helping protect wild places for these amazing critters.

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 - $499 receive a South Rim 12 oz. campfire mug (must be picked up at an event or at our office) plus Friend of the South Rim benefit. Additional mugs are available.

Conservation Society
$1000 and above
Be recognized on the next property dedication sign to be located at Eagle Peak Ranch plus the Friend of the South Rim benefits. Invitation 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 special fall event . In addition, you will receive occasional updates from our CEO with acquisition news and other information.

Monthly Giving - River Wildlife Club
$8 or more a month

Consider joining our River Wildlife Club by signing up for a monthly donation. It is convenient, easy, and provides the fuel to pursue other opportunities! Thank you if you are already a member!

Learn More About the South Rim Conservation Effort

Video by Jim Karnik Films on Vimeo.

Donations are
tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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