For Immediate Release:
The San Diego River Park Foundation has completed the purchase from a private party of a 58-acre property containing San Diego County’s tallest waterfall, Mildred Falls.
Mildred Falls is a breathtaking 300-foot-tall seasonal waterfall. It is where Ritchie Creek descends dramatically as it heads to the San Diego River. Located about 5 miles west of the community of Pine Hills.
More than 250 people contributed to the acquisition raising more than $300,000 to buy the property and complete the purchase.
Rob Hutsel, the President & CEO of SDRPF explains “this iconic San Diego Treasure is now conserved and in public trust as it should be. Not only did Mildred Falls get saved but also a vital part of the Upper San Diego River ecosystem – home to golden eagles, cougars, toads, and an incredible diversity of wildlife.”
With the purchase now complete, the River Park Foundation will focus on taking care of the land, and creating a safe viewing area for this stunning natural feature. People can sign up for a waterfall alert to receive notices for when the waterfall starts to flow and for special guided trips. Just send an email to mildredfalls@sandiegoriver.org.
In its 23-year history, the organization has completed dozens of acquisitions to protect at-risk privately owned open spaces, conserving more than 2600 acres. It is all part of its mission to create a better future for the 52-mile-long San Diego River, its globally significant ecosystem and the people of the San Diego region.
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About the San Diego River Park Foundation
The San Diego River Park Foundation is a grassroots organization founded in 2001 by community members. While it has grown since then to have a variety of programs, it remains at its core dedicated to finding ways for people to connect with our region’s namesake river so it is a valued natural, cultural and recreational resource. Rather than a private foundation, the organization is a 501c3 public benefit nonprofit.
Learn more at www.sandiegoriver.org or call 619-297-7380.
Photo by Alexander S. Kunz at www.alex-kunz.com and used with kind permission