E8: Resiliency and Connection at the San Elijo Lagoon, with Doug Gibson (CEO of the Nature Collective)

I had the joy of sitting down with Doug Gibson, CEO of the Nature Collective, to talk about the San Elijo Lagoon and greater San Diego County north coast landscape, and the amazing work that is being done to protect and restore it. We discuss the early history and poor treatment of the San Elijo Lagoon, to the recent completion of a massive restoration improving its habitat and overall resiliency in a changing climate. From there we talk about public access improvements that were packaged and developed along with the restoration, and the importance of giving people the opportunity to experience the habitats and resources that we’re working to protect. We then look at where the Nature Collective is headed as they expand their area of influence, working collaboratively, sharing hard-earned do’s and don’ts, and continuing the promotion and execution of habitat improvements in San Diego County. For more information check out the Nature Collective's website. Hope you enjoy the change of scenery and I look forward to turning my eyes west to the ocean for more coastal-themed episodes in the future.