DEL MAR–The completion of the construction phase of the wetland restoration project including the Coast to Crest Trail, adjacent to the Del Mar Fairgrounds, will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 15, at the site south of Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Representatives from the 22nd District Agricultural Association, San Dieguito River Park JPA, and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy will speak on behalf of the project.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds (22nd District Agricultural Association) funded the $2.25 million project. It includes the restoration of 9.51 acres of coastal salt marsh habitat and 1.67 acres of upland habitat, and is in compliance with permits from the California Coastal Commission (CCC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
The Restoration Project is located just south of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and north of the San Dieguito River in Del Mar and is the culmination of years of coordination with the agencies mentioned above as well as the San Dieguito River Park JPA. The project included soil removal to facilitate appropriate hydrology for wetland restoration and as well, movement of material for restoration of the upland habitat or buffer area.
Viewing platforms will be provided at the end of the boardwalk.
