ReWild Mission Bay
The San Francisco Estuary Institute just completed the historical reconnaissance study for Mission Bay and Tecolote Creek. This report outlines the landscape patterns and ecological conditions prior to Euro-American modification, and informs restoration potential for the area. “Mission Bay and the Tecolote Creek Watershed are within the ancestral territory of the ‘Iipay and Tipai Kumeyaay […]
Karina Ornelas SDBA Conservation Outreach Coordinator and entering the Master’s program at Arizona State University On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, San Diego Bird Alliance, in collaboration with Hiram Moreno, a researcher from Baja California, hosted the annual Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail Workshop at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Field Station. This workshop focused on the design of the […]
Karina Ornelas Karina Ornelas is our Conservation Outreach Coordinator and a student at Arizona State University, majoring in Conservation Biology and Ecology. She has been an advocate for ReWild since 2019, leads our annual Latino Conservation Week events, and is a vital part of the conservation team at San Diego Bird Alliance. She has been […]
Cassandra Gonzalez Cassandra is San Diego Bird Alliance’s Volunteer Coordinator, running our Wander the Wetlands and San Diego River Mouth docent programs. When she’s not working, you might catch her hiking, nature journaling, podcasting, or rearing monarchs! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Cassandra if you are interested in volunteering opportunities. This summer, the San Diego […]
ReWild Coalition Brings Improvements and Wetland Expansion to the Bay
By: Dave Schwab The 19th annual Love Your Wetlands Day featuring bird watching, science talks, and Kumeyaay tule boat building was held on Feb. 3 at Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve in Crown Point. The annual event was co-hosted by the San Diego Audubon Society and UC San Diego Natural Reserve System, which manages the […]
Under the clear, blue sky of a morning between storms, Love Your Wetlands Day brought together community members, public officials and environmental enthusiasts, old and young, to unite in a day of appreciation and care for the marsh. In its 19th year, this event opens the tiny slice of wetlands left in Mission Bay for […]
On Friday, January 12th, Kendall-Frost Marsh presented a unique spectacle, vastly different from most days of the year. The usual expanse of pickleweeds and cordgrass disappeared, and for a few dangerous hours, the 40 acre marsh had only 132 square feet of dry land for Ridgway’s rails to hide in. Over 50 attendees, alongside Audubon […]
Karina Ornelas Karina Ornelas is our Conservation Outreach Coordinator and a student at Arizona State University, majoring in Conservation Biology and Ecology. She has been an advocate for ReWild since 2019, has assisted the team with translating materials from English to Spanish to better connect with the Latino community, and is a vital part of […]
As we approach the critical date of December 7th for the Planning Commission’s decision on the City of San Diego’s draft De Anza Natural Plan, your involvement has never been more crucial. This is a pivotal moment for the future of Mission Bay, and your voice can make a significant impact. Here’s How You Can […]