ABOUT US
Our Mission is to Preserve and Restore the Escondido Creek Watershed.
Through the Conservancy’s leadership, the Escondido Creek Watershed in North San Diego County California will become a model of vibrant urban communities and viable natural ecosystems thriving together.
OUR STORY
Why the Escondido Creek Watershed?
The Escondido Creek watershed is formed by the creek of the same name. Beginning at the upper headwaters in Bear Valley above Lake Wohlford, the creek flows more than 26 miles to meet the ocean at San Elijo Lagoon.
Its 75+ square mile watershed includes lands managed by or governed by many jurisdictions, including:
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The City of Escondido
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The City of Encinitas
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The City of San Marcos
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The City of Solana Beach
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The Olivenhain Water District
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The County of San Diego
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Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
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The Sovereign Nation of The San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians
OUR BOARD
The board is responsible for the governance of the Conservancy, for the stewardship of our easements and properties, and for managing our finances. Board members practice Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Care, and Duty of Obedience to the organization. They attend monthly meetings, represent the Conservancy at community events, and participate in fundraising development efforts.
OUR STAFF
The staff handle the day-to-day Conservancy matters, implementing Board of Directors plans and policies including the Strategic Plan. The staff are committed to the Conservancy and the watershed and work together to figure stuff out. Staff are problem solvers, agile and flexible and committed to personal fulfillment, innovation, professional growth, and making a meaningful commitment during their time on this planet.
