Preserve Name: Batiquitos  Lagoon Ecological Reserve 

Map of CDFG Ecological Reserves within Carlsbad

Preserve Manager: California Department of Fish and Game

Contact Information: Tim Dillingham; (858) 467-4204

Secondary Preserve Management Entity: Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Preserve Management Plan:  Draft Land Management Plan (CDFG 2003)

Current Annual Report:   None

Current Annual Work Plan:  Not available

Major Threats (Top 3): Sedimentation, human tresspass, and non-native species

Current/Ongoing Management Activities: Lagoon dredging, treatment of exotic plants, maintenance of fencing and signage, predator management, and trash pick-up. Species specific surveys conducted  2004-2007 include:  California least tern,  western snowy plover, light-footed clapper rail,  and Belding's savannah sparrow.