Dedicated to the restoration of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, its associated uplands and the preservation of land for scenic, historic, educational, recreational, agricultural, scenic and open space opportunities.

Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Foundation

Founded in 1983, the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works directly with California State Parks and other key stakeholder groups to protect, restore, enhance and preserve Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, a State Marsh Natural Preserve.

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CEQA certification for updated Lagoon Enhancement Plan

LPLF is currently working to certify the updated Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LPLF will work collaboratively with its project team to develop a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) in consultation with key stakeholders that include resource agency staff, experts in the field of wetland ecology, and members of the public.

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Annual Inlet Maintenance

Since 1985, LPLF has performed mechanical openings of the inlet to restore tidal connectivity within lagoon channels to preserve and protect lagoon health and to reduce airborne vectors that thrive during extended inlet closures. Click on the image to find out more and recent efforts to keep the inlet open.

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Views from the North Parking Lot, Highway 101, and Torrey Pines State Beach
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Views from the North Parking Lot, Highway 101, and Torrey Pines State Beach

Views from the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
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Views from the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Views from Sorrento Valley Road Multi-Use Trail
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Views from Sorrento Valley Road Multi-Use Trail

Views from Carmel Valley Road
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Views from Carmel Valley Road

Views from the Marsh Trail
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Views from the Marsh Trail

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