Wednesday March 5, 2025
Audubon —
San Diego’s coastal wetlands are home to rich biodiversity, critical migratory bird habitats, and culturally significant lands. Thanks to a generous two-year grant from the Dorrance Family Foundation, Audubon California and our partners, including the Buena Vista Audubon and the San Diego Bird Alliance, will continue making important progress in restoring key estuarine habitats in the region. For the fourth year in a row, the Dorrance Family Foundation has awarded significant funding to Audubon California and our partners to restore critical habitat along San Diego County’s Mission Bay and Buena Vista Lagoon.
“Working with Buena Vista Audubon and San Diego Bird Alliance over the past three years and watching this work evolve, relationships grow, and momentum build has been such a joy. It’s exciting to have two years of funding from the Dorrance Family Foundation to really see how our long-term goals will come to fruition by the end of 2026.”
– Liliana Griego, Sr. Coastal Program Manager, Audubon California
This funding ensures that we can continue working alongside community members and Indigenous partners to restore these vital ecosystems, improve conditions for endangered species like the Ridgway’s Rail, and increase public access to these spaces. Explore what’s been accomplished so far and what’s ahead below.