Active Land Acquisition Projects
Working to conserve at-risk wild places
The San Diego River Park Foundation open space acquisition program monitors key areas to identify privately-owned properties which may be developed. There are vast areas within the Cleveland National Forest that are currently open space. Some other areas are significant for wildlife conservation and protecting the source of the San Diego River.
The program works with landowners who may be interested in selling their land. We work with many partners and if they aren't in a position to acquire the land, then we work to raise the funds to acquire the land. Often we need to act quickly to raise the needed funds. Sometimes, landowners are willing to wait until we can secure a grant to have the funds needed to purchase their land at a market-driven price.
We also accept donations of property. We are so appreciative of several owners who share our interest in conserving open space, and work with them so that their land can be conserved forever.
Current project focus areas
South Rim
Surrounded by Proposed Wilderness in the Cleveland National Forest, it is vital that this land be conserved before it is lost.
Cuyamaca Corridor
A major wildlife corrridor in the Boulder Creek Area west of Lake Cuyamaca.
El Cajon Mountain
One 20 acre privately owned property remains and El Cajon Mountain will be conserved forever.