The San Diego River Conservancy is an independent, non-regulatory state agency established to preserve, restore and enhance the San Diego River Area. The Conservancy has no power of condemnation or authority over city zoning laws.
Our mission is accomplished by (1) acquiring, managing and conserving land; and (2) protecting or providing recreational opportunities, open space, wildlife species and habitat, wetlands, water quality, natural flood conveyance, historical/cultural resources, and educational opportunities.
Governance:
The governing board is comprised of 17 members, 15 voting and 2 non-voting members who are appointed or are designated by virtue of the office they hold: local, state and federal.