Wetlands are biologically the most productive ecosystem in the world. Floodplains provide important recreational sites. San Diego County is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. People need a break in urbanization. We need a place for quiet recreation and the enjoyment of fast-disappearing natural resources.
Floodplains provide habitat for plants and animals.
Unfortunately, a byproduct of growth in our region is that San Diego County has one of the fastest growing lists of threatened and endangered species in the country. The District has filled 340 acres of coastal wetlands, starting in the 30s to satisfy the District s perceived need to grow. Infill started with emergency parking, then permanent parking, then the actual construction of buildings. Other human activities have impacted the lagoon. We have train tracks, I-5, shopping centers and hotels.