San Diego River park foundation
Mission
To support and empower community groups working to restore and enhance
the San Diego River and its watershed, and to foster stewardship and
understanding of this important regional asset.
History
The San Diego River Park Foundation was formed in 2001 to coordinate
and promote efforts to establish the San Diego River Park.
Who is involved?
The San Diego River Park Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation
locally based organization. The staff of SDRPF represents an active
and growing river park family of individuals, groups, businesses and
others dedicated to the San Diego River. Its focus is watershed based
within the regional and statewide context. Volunteers and interns play
an important role in this effort. SDRPF host monthly events as well
as special events with youth groups, corporations and others. In addition,
SDRPF hosts the watershed calendar of volunteer events on its web site.
Projects
The San Diego River Park Foundation is following a well-defined strategy
of public awareness, involvement and action with a variety of current
projects. Key projects include coordination of the San Diego River Coalition,
an association of more than 50 non-governmental organizations dedicated
to the San Diego River which holds monthly public meetings; development
of a San Diego River Park Master Plan; pursuing assemblage of the River
Park; developing a better understanding of the natural functions of
the San Diego River through a partnership project with the United States
Bureau of Reclamation and City of San Diego; and working on raising
public awareness and understanding about issues related to the River.
Goals
The San Diego River Park Foundation has several long-range goals. The
primary mission is to work toward the establishment of the river-long
San Diego River Park.
Why we joined the Conservation Resources Network
The SDRPF believes in the importance of sharing of resources, both knowledge
and material, to better care for the quality of life in our region.
How are we unique?
We are the only organization focused entirely on the San Diego River
Watershed.
Business Partnerships?
The San Diego River Park Foundation works with businesses through its
Corporate Partners program to support important community projects and
programs. Corporations can also contact SDRPF to arrange special service
projects, such as planting parties and clean-ups, at one of the SDRPF
project sites and elsewhere. Several businesses also support the efforts
of the River Park through donations of services and products.
Education Partnerships?
SDRPF works with several schools in support of their efforts at specific
project sites. In addition, we are available as a resource to help schools
looking to establish a program.
Internship Opportunities:
Internships are available for
Media relations and communications
GIS
Community Outreach
Specific Projects, including fire recovery efforts
Contact for more information:
Rob Hutsel
Director
San Diego River Park Foundation
PO Box 80126
San Diego, CA 92138-0126
www.sandiegoriver.org
619-297-7380
rhutsel@sandiegoriver.org
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