San Diego River – Project Clean Water
The San Diego River Watershed consists of a variety of unique and diverse ecosystems that act as critical habitat for a number of endangered species, including the arroyo toad, least bell’s vireo, and the southwestern pond turtle.
San Diego River - Wikipedia
The San Diego River is a river in San Diego County, California. It originates in the Cuyamaca Mountains northwest of the town of Julian, then flows to the southwest until it reaches the El Capitan Reservoir, the second-largest reservoir in the river's watershed at 112,800 acre-feet (139,100,000 m 3).
Watersheds of San Diego County
The County is home to 11 westward draining watersheds. Can you identify the watershed you live, work and recreate in? Enter your address into the search bar on the top right corner of this map to discover which is your watershed! (Your address will not be recorded) Watersheds Relief Map Download the PDF
Explore the River On Your Own - San Diego River
The San Diego River is a local treasure waiting to be explored. With a watershed of more than 440 square miles, the River is an inviting and often overlooked waterway rich in cultural history, value, and recreational opportunities.
Navigating the San Diego River's Past and its Future
Apr 20, 2022 · Today, the City of San Diego gets most of its water from the Colorado River and Northern California, with only a small fraction coming from reservoirs along the San Diego River watershed. In Mission Valley, flooding caused the San Diego River to change course several times between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Watershed | Mission Valley | SDSU
May 23, 2024 · A watershed is the landscape area from which all precipitation drains to a single outflow. Watershed boundaries are determined by elevation and topography. The San Diego River originates in the headlands near Julian, flows through Mission Valley and releases into the ocean between Mission Beach and Ocean Beach.
The San Diego River Watershed is 1 of 11 watersheds within San Diego County. The San Diego River Watershed begins in the mountains of east San Diego County near Julian and drains all the way to the Pacific Ocean in Ocean Beach. If you live within this watershed, actions you take at your home and within your community can help improve the water ...
San Diego Bay Watershed Management Area The San Diego Bay WMA covers 282,584 acres and consists of three major watersheds: Pueblo San Diego, Sweetwater, and Otay (County 2017).
San Diego River Park Foundation
San Diego River Online Information Center. Is the River Healthy? Check out our State of the River Report to see an answer to this complex question. Grade D. 2020 State of the River Report (PDF) Trash, Invasive Plants, and Water Quality Survey Results. To see status of documented trash sites, click here.
You can help protect the San Diego River Watershed by taking simple steps to prevent pollution: Properly dispose of trash and take large items to a landfill or recycling center. Take household chemicals (paint, motor oil or household cleaners) to a Household Hazardous