Preserve name: Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Map of CDFG ecological reserves within Carlsbad

Preserve manager: California Department of Fish and Game

Secondary preserve management entities: Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation, Buena Vista Audubon

Informational websites: San Diego Wetlands (Sea World) general information

Preserve management plan: None at this time.

Major threats (top 3): Sedimentation, non-native species, and human trespass

Current/ongoing management activities: Treatment of exotic plants, maintenance of fencing and signage and trash pick-up. Species specific surveys conducted  2004-2007 include: Belding's savannah sparrow and light-footed clapper rail.

In July 2012, a press release announced that San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) agreed to take the lead on the lagoon restoration plan.  More information is available on the KeepSanDiegoMoving website,