[SDCBC] River Park News March 2008

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San Diego River Park Foundation E-News
Celebrate Our River from the Mountains to the OceanMarch 2008

Greetings!

Wow, 2008 has started off fast!  The start 
of two major projects in Mission Valley, successfully 
acquiring the Tomicich Property, and hundreds of 
volunteers involved in a variety of projects.  With River 
Days and a host of events being planned, this is going 
to be a great year. Hope to see you on the River!

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In this issue
Join Us Friday March 7th for a Special Event
Volunteers Needed For River Blitz
200 Acre Acquisition Successful
Two Major Projects in Mission Valley Underway
Become an Annual Member
San Diego River Coalition
River Days is May 10 - 18th
Clean and Green Team Event
Volunteer of the Month
Thank You Las Patronas!
Thank You!
SDRPF Hosts Forum on State Program

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Program Info...
* Eagle Peak Preserve - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VSUJoLYJb1K4JmofuBAmnVol1G-xHfDt22J0aXEJabCsP9kkC8fQlgMQvvcUcjFg2YK00i6nyLCUHewPHopMvsosNGdD5ycIgsEWkru8QokaQ82D2azJlqbSp8_qWareJiCWRjm63dJBcUXGSLmjyngqIW0bsSNYE=
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* Mission Valley Preserve - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_WOvx9KGe2qAD6y0_6Rq3lw9pMk9n8Ybi8IkjfbPqnG1Nkh1bxI5vS4G7MXGnNaIVCwdk09DdOcTWDF-DodB4RGo9Xn2nqxuIpVNnfJjX246zY3JVzUME-wukMNt9qFd9wUHE04BbhJMEA-ter00FatPlb1Q4_BAOg=
* RiverWatch Monitoring - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_WZlaVk_vcS3QOx5pHuu0QjHjzh7fuDrBXjMCKl2jYO5S41mSNB6kZRkcD-mDkTFmKnKdDqXGrH4cRYjp6DAq2AA1KUHKVJt4UEaI5B8Pil5nZ04ZNvvM2a768cZrBO2kU=
* Friends of Santee's River Park - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_ULhyG8zkgVPE9UqaCsXcvFY8Gszdj1Bkx_9JGuCHx7yInU1X52eNGW4YivemfwwNcbfxcagCj_S7U2V7TtgiqFCbJHnwob2mXhExk-t_RLJxPFoKIX-JSAg4NANgwKz84=

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* Join Us Friday March 7th for a Special Event

Join us for a special pre-opening event at the new Jolly Boy Restaurant  (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VSWvc-dyI8YuO9pWc7LGnZUl9XLSl9YUXyTWKa8gcGtkUJt5crvid_2pXmJUTrynoX1_1JqdtqMo5qn30Us1lZnPw-qQcVS1KTkdTOKSKoMgxo5e0SLTqyEZbWJLz1nNi5jIbrEJhCFw==)in Old Town.  You can 
be the very first to try out the restaurant!  Dinner, 
including beverages, beer, house wine, and tip, are 
all 
included for the suggested donation of $20.  All 
proceeds will go to the River Park Foundation. 
Donations (cash or check) will be collected at the door.

Call now and make your reservations for dinner 
between 5PM and 9PM.  Space is limited so call 
619-
297-3100 ASAP to make your reservation.

The Jolly Boy has been designed to give a sense of 
what Old Town was like in the early American 
period. Live music will be performed to make the 
evening even more special.  The bar will also be 
open, 
so join us early to spend time with friends! Our thanks 
to Plaza del Pasado for their tremendous support.

Calendar with Event Flyer - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VWUDap1Nn-uW2iYH5jUhIZfb_utXzuKywuuIDN90nE414Mmq_aakurfBiuTEsQD9au3tjuhhTyJZOOYjFdGmDg5U7UxT9aBeujsBlJ6TRuni1YxnHlW2h_8nOD1rX8m-Fkx4TkJeCk57kz09K0VDMT
* Volunteers Needed For River Blitz

Do you want to help us do a Rapid Survey of the 
River?  Join us for River Blitz 2008!

Teams led by an experienced naturalist will go out on 
the morning and afternoon of March 15th and 16th.  
Sign up for one to four teams during this weekend.  
No experience is necessary.  Join us for the first River 
Blitz.

River Blitz Details - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_W9Sl8p_h0OBQp-FSr4OysXgOstku4iTOUsyJTbzfxjYoGIPMKJ4Z5VkiEX2YgUugXCG0AN-d3h8LwhkAEylv67SRSdvHzBHQztrJah-VTOdbxNq64gC_2ajXcW3Ws6LWUE4O02OOcuIg==

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* 200 Acre Acquisition Successful

We did it!  Thanks to more than 100 donors, the San 
Diego River Conservancy, the State of California 
Resources Agency, the County of San Diego, The 
Parker Foundation and many others, we were able to 
meet our deadline to purchase 200 acres to add to 
Eagle Peak Preserve (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VSUJoLYJb1K4JmofuBAmnVol1G-xHfDt22J0aXEJabCsP9kkC8fQlgMQvvcUcjFg2YK00i6nyLCUHewPHopMvsosNGdD5ycIgsEWkru8QokaQ82D2azJlqbSp8_qWareJiCWRjm63dJBcUXGSLmjyngqIW0bsSNYE=).  More 
than $800,000 was 
raised! Together we did make a difference.  Thank you.

We need to raise an additional $15,000 for the 
acquisition.  So 
donations are still encouraged.

A dedication ceremony is being planned for early May.  
April 6th we will be holding an informal open house 
between 10AM and 3PM.  So please join us and see 
towering 300 foot Mildred Falls, wildflowers in bloom, 
and all this 516 acre preserve has to offer.

Donate to the Eagle Peak Preserve Fund - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_UF66BJEfz-iDDUpi7bz5FHJq_yN6qm4-B9oFmxDeXZKg7Jw1UsPmeUiyCldp1HbU_ZbVUyNL2LtIpofJyDvfMcm7MU05u5KsIvn3AUeoV2YUGWrKD4Y57kKl6PYTiLwoRdIAztg9H32HXUW2bLl_AsWJ8dIQufPL-xAjE9TtfxeA==
* Two Major Projects in Mission Valley Underway

Have you seen them yet?  More than $3 million dollars 
worth of projects are now under construction.  These 
two projects have been high priority projects for the 
River Park Foundation, so we are very pleased to see 
them underway.

One of the projects is a nearly one mile extension to 
the San Diego River Trail.  The extension will connect 
to the existing three miles of trails along the River to 
Dog Beach. The project is scheduled to be completed 
in late summer.

The second project is a nearly 5 acre restoration 
project.  The removal of non-native plants is nearly 
complete, and the second phase will involve planting 
the area with native plants to restore this important 
part of Mission Valley Preserve.  Our thanks to the San 
Diego River Conservancy for their support of this 
project which is being lead by the City of San Diego.

More Project Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_XqC4Hyc77XPdRZqxU2ZR-JPSZjmXFD3gNqg90o0LUJ8TBKf0Lgn69fjIZxpSL0Fk50X6gHWWQDs96J48YWJfwHD8_t2SA09Imezwz01MTeKp3AyfqpwCpG39tYf2fDEUa3uJQfgai5cBtyEO0VllCk

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* Become an Annual Member

Now is a great time to join the River Park Foundation 
as an annual member.  Your donation is critical as it 
provides the funds to support our volunteer and other 
programs.  Your donation also helps us attract grants 
and other funding - often at a 10 to 1 ratio!

As a member, you will receive our quarterly newsletter, 
invitations to member only events and early invitations 
to other events and more.  Plus, you will lend your 
support 
to a growing community of people interested in the 
future of the San Diego River.

Individual donations start at $10, business donations 
start at $100 or join our Corporate Partners Program (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VOIF1oVmPEkWlZe7mWzPcXgXL3XrCc5716toFxdRaS5G9quja2jaNBmacfX52qBfE38moYOCBnjHJI99rt1YO5ngqOtSYkV9Rkd5YjNDcNNi2CBwLXjYbGK6lOhSN07gJv5CHsm9RcJw==).  We want to 
welcome Plaza del Pasado as our newest member of 
the Corporate Partners Program.  Our thanks to 
Archstone and Hazard Center for their program 
renewals!

Information about Joining - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_WpSmf7JqPfLFWo-ZUwxzYEoXYuOlW8Rr8SuUWetRzXUY9X5Ttn5iHb3w7kmoSGFjpBfL35YvkNyf_PMsVofRZQKDidj4p-Jd-eR4TQzOy7a6vCrDbOs-SsurDNxdqL9Vc=
* San Diego River Coalition

In the Coalition's continuing efforts to invite candidates 
for office to share with the Coalition their views about 
the San Diego River, at the March 21st meeting, Marti 
Emerald, candidate for San Diego City Council District 
7, will be attending.  Other candidates are being 
invited for the April and May meetings.  A discussion 
about the proposed Normal Heights to Ruffin Canyon 
Trail is also on the agenda.

River Coalition Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_Vid4SVerRtoC7Xx6Jk_k1Pj4QcPfbHZGtSMZiISqjzyZo0hywce9Hb7NLwuvGr1deJxOdURBiVg8Th3eAt5l7-4DPa1MiWAvn_bFPvLuYIZQ6p8qvgDtGjARja8ogQtFs=

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* River Days is May 10 - 18th

River Days is almost here!  Plan on joining us for two 
weekends of discovery, exploration, volunteer projects 
and fun.  30 events are being planned from the top of 
the river to the ocean.

Details will soon be posted. Sponsorship 
opportunities are available.

Photos and Information from River Days 2007 - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_Ve50kQwQ5OF-Ja5OMmlhFM8Hg7A6qLxWYtBOe8c0vbqQnYcZg7WCz0Z7L3O7ML6TN0wgcAAaaffri8ozS3-yfjuUCkyBohDofsw4ShImNcpXFZzAmF5xOHhWn5KiPwsl8=
* Clean and Green Team Event

Calling all volunteers!  On March 8th we will join forces 
with the Friends of 
Famosa Slough between 9AM and Noon for a special 
project at the Slough.

As a Clean and Green Team (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_WdIw8JEJvkEm_piVPwmM0n9uaSOUb-6vvQfGDLOdqxC0KRPzXQe4vq-kq5eODXkpT_Bji7FaEZFKtIkfzuIn5nEu1lHQiSDRowWR2ZmfVci8BmPEf_4mkLKS5bfCPGVGviIRyp6mdI7Q==) Event, this project 
will count for our volunteer rewards program!  This is a 
great location for families and new volunteers.

Event Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_VqP_85wMh8GQ68rDwpRkWwyhzDbdIDeqfg2c7zVkNuNPNxI7M_NsTkWgf6USOK9rxV9egfbNpN24_QU9wBGxjU18ZxOwnYb7hIhs2APwXcPzHKlkbX4pIRqqvfsxwNEMQ=

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* Volunteer of the Month

Peter St. Clair is a longtime volunteer of the San Diego 
River Park Foundation and a good friend. He is always 
available to lend his knowledge and expertise of 
native flora and gardening to our volunteers and staff.

Peter is also very generous in that he has made 
donations of native plants, gardening tools and other 
items to the Foundation over the years. Thanks Peter, 
it's always a pleasure to be able to work with you!

* Thank You Las Patronas!

Thanks to Las Patronas we now have a beautiful truck 
to support our volunteer programs!  The River Park 
Foundation received a grant from Las Patronas to 
purchase the truck.

The truck has already been active helping out at Eagle 
Peak Preserve, the Point Loma Native Plant Garden 
and other locations.  We really appreciate the support 
from Las 
Patronas (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_XbxJypn6Oh7ZbfP9lJP3tSuB2aGnVBU43a2WYBF8NDZmBKeEuvlO_Kt8X42Qfu-74CSkMHTzyY4_aUC-jz4gaHSVRt8hTQqbgc04Gp2FP48es_6t9eD-1G).  Thank you!

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* Thank You!

We want to thank all of the wonderful volunteers at 
recent River Park Foundation events.  A special thanks 
to Clark 
Construction for their generous assistance in 
rebuilding our shade structure at Eagle Peak 
Preserve.  More than 150 people have now helped us 
for fire recovery projects at the Preserve.  Our thanks to 
RECON for their support of our tree planting efforts.

We also want to thank HG Fenton, the Dept. of Fish 
and Game, and all volunteers that helped remove 
more 
than 1000 lbs of trash from along the River in Mission 
Valley. Our thanks to High Tech High School and 
Marriott for their amazing support of projects at the 
Mission Valley Preserve and Sefton River Park.

Photos from these and other recent events - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_XHMm_HlFW3vI8haOB0OfLOKE7Ad-G4wR6MDfjh_BRMsiesBHTGVTYApOlxM7tWk10zJ8ZKVkF3DG3OI_zyPKTTD0curqmJnsJ5EaQEHF4J56cJMpyQMKICWekv9I6asTAfpEXLPXf6fLenXwMDha_s
* SDRPF Hosts Forum on State Program

The River Park Foundation in partnership with the City 
of San Diego Water Department was fortunate to host 
the State Department of Conservation for a forum 
about efforts to develop a State Watershed Program.  
Our Executive Director, Rob Hutsel, had an incredible 
opportunity to give a tour of the San Diego River to the 
department's director, Bridgett Luther.  Our thanks to 
Director Luther and her team!

California Watershed Program Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001J2_jfXFKE_XHMm_HlFW3vI8haOB0OfLOKE7Ad-G4wR6MDfjh_BRMsiesBHTGVTYApOlxM7tWk10zJ8ZKVkF3DG3OI_zyPKTTD0curqmJnsJ5EaQEHF4J56cJMpyQMKICWekv9I6asTAfpEXLPXf6fLenXwMDha_s

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Phone 619-297-7380

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* Wheelbarrows for Point Loma Native Plant 
Garden

* Digital Camcorder

* 10 x 10 Canopy for Outreach Program

If you have a new or "gently used" item to donate, 
please call us at 619-297-7380 for pickup.  Thanks.

Contact Richard at the SDRPF Office
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