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


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 nature walk on the plant life of Batiquitos Lagoon.  Thanks to some late-season rain, there may be some wildflowers among the other native and invasive plants to see and discuss.  This will be an easy 90-minute walk along the north trail.   


Saturday, April 26th at 10:00am – City Nature Challenge

The City Nature Challenge is a global competition to see which city can document the most biodiversity on iNaturalist from April 25 – April 28th. Join us by the Nature Center from 10:00am - 2:00pm to learn more about the event from our docents.  All Ages



Saturday, May 10th at 10:00am – The Fascinating World of Bats

Our coastal lagoon is habitat to multiple species of bats rarely seen by those who visit its trails.  Guest speaker Cynthia Myers of Project Wildlife is a wildlife outreach volunteer.  Come learn about their anatomy, the niche they fill in the environment and how to protect local populations, plus get a peek of a live bat ambassador.  Ages 10+


Saturday, May 17th at 10:00am – Batiquitos Lagoon 101

Join docent Deb Mossa for an easy 90-minute nature walk to learn about this beautiful protected space, highlighting the wetlands, wildlife, and history of the lagoon.  Bring binoculars or borrow from the Nature Center. 

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

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