Welcome to the Friends of the San Diego River Mouth Blog!!!

The San Diego River Mouth is one of the most dynamic areas of the San Diego River. It is where the river finally completes its 52 mile journey to the Pacific Ocean. It is home to a wide variety of native plants and animals; and provides nesting areas for migratory birds. It gives us a glimpse of what San Diego looked like 100 years ago in spite of being in the heart of the city. For this reason, it is essential that the San Diego River Mouth is protected and preserved.
The preservation of the San Diego River Mouth was initiated by a dedicated group of volunteers known as the Friends of the San Diego River Mouth. Additional support had been provided by Aquatic Adventures that used clean-up efforts and restoration projects as a means of exposing children to environmental stewardship. More recently, the San Diego River Park Foundation has stepped in to ensure the continued protection and preservation of the river mouth.
The San Diego River mouth is made up of three distinct zones; the dunes, marsh, and inter-tidal zones. The dune zone provides a picture of what Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach looked like 100 years ago. They provide shelter for native animals. The dunes transition into the marsh which provides nesting grounds for migratory birds and other endangered native animals. The inter-tidal zone contains fish nurseries, which in turn provides food for the many birds that call the river mouth home.
While there is an abundance of life and activity at the river mouth, there are major threats that exist, as well. The San Diego River Mouth is down stream from the developments and freeways of Mission Valley. It is next to the inlet for Mission Bay, one of the busiest recreational waterways in the country. In spite of these imminent threats to the river mouth, the hard work of the Friends of the San Diego River Mouth; Aquatic Adventures; and the San Diego River Park Foundation has helped to reduce the impact of these threats.
The protection and preservation of the San Diego River Mouth is an ongoing effort. These efforts require continued monitoring, clean-ups, and restoration projects that preserve the natural beauty of the river mouth and preserve it for future generations. If you would like to help, please contact the San Diego River Park Foundation. Please visit our website at http://www.sandiegoriver.org/, email info@sandiegoriver.org, pr call (619)297-7380.