ReWild Mission Bay
The ReWild Coalition continues to advocate for advancing wetland restoration in the northeast corner of Mission Bay, focusing now on funding sources and getting the city to act on De Anza Natural and Fiesta Island wetlands plans. In May of 2024, we got the City to approve a substantial wetland restoration plan with over 80% […]
While wetlands captivate us with their visible beauty, it’s their unseen role in supporting marine life that truly makes them invaluable. Many species of fish are reliant on coastal habitats such as marshes during their juvenile stages, and wetlands provide protection for these tiny inhabitants as they grow. Not only is it a sanctuary for […]
The recent approval of the De Anza Natural Plan by the City Council marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable and vibrant Mission Bay. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our community members and the tireless efforts of the ReWild Coalition. The broad media coverage we received underscores […]
ReWild Coalition Brings Improvements and Wetland Expansion to the Bay
A new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reveals that as of 2019, wetlands—95 percent of which are freshwater—occupied less than 6 percent of the contiguous United States, a figure that represents half of their extent since the 1780s. The report further indicates a 50 percent increase in loss rates since 2009, cautioning […]
Welcome back to Marsh Madness! If you’ve been following the team you know we’re nearing the fourth quarter of wetland restoration becoming a reality, but we can’t score a win without your help. The ReWild project has been working for almost 10 years to restore wetlands in the northeast corner of Mission Bay, to ensure […]
Join us to improve the city’s plan March 14th As spring arrives, we need a full-court press to ReWild Mission Bay. After years of moving through committees and demanding Wildest wetlands in Mission Bay, we are moving closer to a restored wetland reality. Last month, the Environmental Committee put wetland restoration in Mission Bay into […]
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 […]
By Joey Safchik for NBC7 San Diego The San Diego Planning Commission will hear about the updated proposal for De Anza Cove in Mission Bay on Thursday. The amended plan comes after years of debate over what to do with the land formerly occupied by a mobile home park. Environmental activists want to see much […]
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 […]