Learn more about the diverse habitat restoration that Nature Collective leads throughout San Diego County, including the San Elijo Lagoon Restoration Project; this $120-million undertaking has improved tidal flow by widening the San Elijo Lagoon channels, enhanced critical habitats by installing thousands of native plants, and created areas of refuge by creating sea level rise stepping stones for wildlife. You will also learn more about our onsite native plant nursery and how coastal dune plants thrive at Cardiff State Beach and Batiquitos Lagoon, thanks to our efforts. Lastly, you'll learn about our incredible riparian restoration work along Escondido Creek.

Doug Gibson

Doug Gibson is the Executive Director and Principal Scientist at Nature Collective, a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to drive a passion for nature for all. Doug's career in wetlands ecology focuses on enhancing estuarine tidal flows and habitats – protecting watersheds throughout San Diego County. Doug recently guided the San Elijo Lagoon restoration project, one of California's largest wetland restoration projects. His leadership in conservation and restoration across San Diego County and beyond sets a national standard for nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating efficient environmental designs and strategic collaborations to protect nature for future generations.