Underserved Children & Nature: Intro to River Park Foundation

In 2000, the largest sewer spill in California’s history dumped 34 million gallons of untreated sewage into the San Diego River. This spill ran for almost a week, while few people noticed or cared. Out of this tragedy, a group of concerned citizens formed the San Diego River Park Foundation on July 18, 2001.

Since this tragedy, the San Diego River Park Foundation has worked with the community to change San Diego’s relationship to its namesake waterway. It is a local, grassroots non-profit organization and relies on donations, support from the community, and public and private grants for its work creating the San Diego River Park, connecting people to the River, and conserving local resources.

Rob Hutsel, President and CEO of the San Diego River Foundation will join us to talk about the work of his organization to introduce underserved children to the River Park and its plans for establishing a Cool River Lab.

We will also have an Art Pratt award presentation to The Americas Foundation.

San Diego River, River Restoration, San Diego River Park Foundation