Purpose:
To protect the natural landscape of the Peutz Creek area, open vistas and an important wildlife linkage.

Location:
Alpine near El Capitan Reservoir
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About the Preserve

Acquired in 2011, this 156 acre acquisition provides vital habitat for a number of wildlife species. It offers stunning views to El Capitan Reservoir and the surrounding landscape. This open land is part of Alpine's heritage. The land also serves to protect water quality of the reservoir, the City of San Diego's largest drinking water reservoir, and provides opportunities for trail connections to the future San Diego River Trail.

We look forward to "getting to know the property" and welcome you to join us at future hikes and service projects.It is part of a regionally significant wildlife linkage to Harbison Canyon and points south. Thanks to a recent donation of a wildlife camera by a terrific friend of animals Chip Owen, we will be able to document deer, ring-tailed cats, and other species at the Preserve.

We will be posting more information about the Preserve in the near future. Included will be the wonderful story of the previous owner of one of the parcels that makes up the preserve and her desires to conserve this property. It is a heartwarming story!

FEATURE WILDLIFE:
Ring-tailed Cat
Bassaruscus astutus

The ring-tailed cat is one of our favorite critters. It is one of two native species in the raccoon family in San Diego County.

Their biology has changed so little over time they are sometimes referred to as "living fossils."

Average life expectancy: 7 years
Diet: Omnivore
Habitat: Riparian, rocky outcroppings, chaparral, others
Other names: ringtail, ring tail cat, miner's cat

Thank you to all the donors who joined in to acquire this property! You did it!!!

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Help build our acquisition fund for the next conservation project! Donate Now Online Donate By Mail Click Here for a Form to Print Call in your Donation Call 619-297-7380 to make a donation with your credit or bank card! Donate $1000 or more and be recognized on a permanent dedication plaque at one of the properties conserved.

For more information about this effort, please contact the San Diego River Park Foundation's
Executive Director, Rob Hutsel, by email or 619-297-7380.