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


Monday, March 10th at 9:00am - 11:30am – Batiquitos Lagoon Community Volunteer Event

Join us for a trail volunteer event at Batiquitos Lagoon on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our trail volunteers play a vital role in preserving, protecting, and enhancing our trail system at Batiquitos Lagoon.  Please mark your calendar for this and other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Remember to wear gloves, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen. Batiquitos Lagoon will provide all necessary tools for trail maintenance. We will also offer a brief training session for new volunteers on how to use the tools.  We hope to see you there!


Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am – Indigenous Herps

Botanist and Herpetologist Vince Scheidt will talk about his work with San Diego County reptiles and amphibians, including what surveys suggest about population increases or decreases of species, and species we might expect to encounter around the lagoon. Ages 15+


Saturday, March 15th at 10:00am – Nests: Not Just for the Birds

Wood rats build nests complete with kitchens and nurseries. Ant nests can be huge underground labyrinths, and raccoons are experts at disguising their nests in trees. Join docents Sue Irey and Viviane Marquez for a Nature Walk about the feathered, furred and chitin-covered neighbors vying for a desirable view of Batiquitos Lagoon. This easy nature walk on the north trail will last 1 to 1 1/2 hours round trip.


Saturday, April 12th at 10:00am – The Lagoon Restoration Project of 1994-97

Betty Dehoney, a leading member of the most important project in the lagoon’s recent history, will tell us about the complex process of the project and its far-reaching effects, leading up to its current status and phenomenal success. Ages 15+


Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am – Spring at the Lagoon

Join docents Don Rideout and Patti Gollong for an informative 1-hour plant walk on the lagoon trail. Although it has been a very dry year, there will still be plenty of plants to see and discuss. Both native and invasive species will be highlighted. 

Special thanks to our Business Members for their ongoing support of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Lagoon!

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