What is CEQA? The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is an environmental and public health bill of rights for all Californians. CEQA is designed to ensure that people in every California community understand how land use decisions will impact their Read more
The Flute Player – Kumeyaay Story in ‘Iipay Aa, Mesa Grande Dialect This is a traditional Kumeyaay story told by Ted Couro in his native language ‘Iipay Aa or Kumeyaay, Mesa Grande dialect. It was recorded sometime between 1964 and Read more
The Friends of Rose Creek and many of our partners are under attack from the most recent presidential memorandum, signed on September 25th, entitled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” Threats include loss of non-profit status, criminal investigation, and Read more
The Kumeyaay Cultural Revitalization and Healing Project explored and documented Kumeyaay Elders and their stories of how culture is used as a modality to combat substance abuse in San Diego tribal communities and can be utilized to enhance treatment outcomes Read more
A huge thank you to the 40 volunteers who pulled 1,250 pounds of trash out of Rose Creek for Coastal Cleanup Day 2025. A shout out to our event partners We Clean Trails and I Love A Clean San Diego. Read more
In 2016, the San Francisco Estuary Institute prepared a historical ecology of lower Rose Creek’s salt marshes, mudflats and relationship to what we now call Mission Bay. Find the report on the ReWild Mission Bay website. Explore images showing what Read more
CEQA Gutted! For those who do not know, for 50 years, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), required most development projects to complete an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to identify impacts to our communities and the natural world around us. Read more
Fostering Kumeyaay and Indigenous Cultures for the Future The Eyaay Ahuun Foundation ‘My Heart Is Good’, honors and advances the legacy of the Kumeyaay and Indigenous peoples. We serve as a hub for Native arts, cultural exchange, educational offerings and Read more
Power In Nature is a statewide coalition of nearly 300 community groups, environmental and conservation organizations, land trusts, Indigenous organizations, and Tribal members dedicated to advancing California’s 30×30 commitment. For a brief introduction, watch this great video. Did you know Read more
CEQA Gutted! Take action by August 15th For those who do not know, for 50 years, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), required most development projects to complete an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to identify impacts to our communities and Read more