Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Preserve - Protect - Enhance
A volunteer driven non-profit dedicated to preserving all elements of the Batiquitos Lagoon, protecting the wildlife and enhancing the trails and habitat for our community and visitors.
tHE FUTURE STARTS WITH US
Coastal Wetlands Are Disappearing At An Alarming Rate
California has lost more than 90% of its historical wetlands and today, many of the remaining wetlands are threatened. Wetlands continue to be drained for agriculture, filled for development, or disturbed by modifications to the watershed such as dams or water diversions. Climate change poses a significant threat, as many wetlands today are dependent on artificial water delivery systems or high groundwater levels and may be impacted by changing climatic conditions. Further, wetlands along the coast face flooding from potential sea level rise. Our beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon faces these threats. A variety of private and public organizations are involved in protecting the remaining wetlands. The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) is the only organization on earth whose sole mission is to preserve, protect and enhance Batiquitos Lagoon.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 7th from 9:00am to 12:00pm – Lagoon and Learn: A Blue Carbon Walk around Batiquitos Lagoon
Join WILDCOAST and our partners from the Blue Carbon Collaborative, Coastal Quest, and the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation for a captivating exploration of San Diego's unique coastal lagoon ecosystems. This special event invites you to discover the hidden power of blue carbon—the carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems.
Saturday October 11th and Sunday, October 12th
Batiquitos Lagoon Annual Kayak Fundraiser & Cleanup Event
The annual lagoon cleanup and fundraiser – a unique opportunity for kayaking on this normally “off-limit” body of water!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Saturday October 18th at 10:00am – The Great Fall Crawl
Stepping into autumn, join us for a 60-minute docent-led nature walk focusing on the spiders and tarantulas that call Batiquitos their home. Wear hats and sunscreen and carry water.
Saturday November 8th at 10:00am – San Diego County’s Indigenous Peoples, Then and Now
A history as told by guest speaker Laurie Gonzalez, Tribal Councilwoman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño
Indians.
Saturday November 15th at 10:00am – The Seasonal Migration
Join us for an easy 90-minute docent-led nature walk welcoming the arrival of the many bird species that migrate from the north for the winter. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the Nature Center.
Special thanks to our Business Members for their ongoing support of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!
Great Egret Sponsors
Red-Tailed Hawk Sponsors
White-Tailed Kite Sponsors
