Preserve Name: Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve

Map of CDFG Ecological Reserves within Carlsbad

Preserve Manager: California Department of Fish and Game

Contact Information: Warren Wong; (858) 467-4249

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. CDFG is currently working on a Lagoon Restoration Plan. the Feasibility Report was completed in 2004

Current Annual Report:   None

Current Annual Work Plan: Not available

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

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 savanah sparrow and light-footed clapper rail.   CDFG and USFWS are co-Lead Agencies for the Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), respectively. A public scoping meeting was held on April 18, 2007 in preparation of the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report.