The Torrey Pines Association, through its 15 member Board of Counselors has spent a busy summer trying to protect the Reserve from the efforts of people intent on the urbanization of the area surrounding and directly impacting this valuable state property. On all sides, there are private and public development proposals which have to be constantly monitored.
Projects related to road construction are of continuing importance.
The draft Environmental Impact Report has had negative criticism from many people. If this road is reopened the impacts on the Penasquitos Lagoon and the Reserve will be severe. The lagoon waters will be polluted by runoff and the wildlife corridor from the east will be cut. As it is the corridor under Interstate 5 is of minimal value and needs to be improved by Caltrans in order to prevent isolation of the Reserve and its wildlife. The City of Del Mar will not be widening the northernmost bridge and roadway.