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, October 19th at 10am - Docent Led Family Walk

Join docent Calvin Yuen for a 1-mile family walking tour highlighting the wetlands, wildlife and history of the lagoon. Binoculars recommended. No cost, no reservations. Meet at Nature Center at 10 am.


Saturday, November 9th at 10am - Speaker Series

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Laurie Gonzales and Mavany Calac Verdugo of the Ricon Band of Luiseno Indians will share how inhabitants of this area lived in centuries past and how they thrive today.


Saturday, November 16th at 10am - Docent Led Family Walk

Join docent Sue Irey for a family walk celebrating the creepy side of nature. Learn the gruesome tale of what tarantula hawks do to tarantulas and lots more about insects. No cost. Meet at Nature Center at 10am.



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