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RiverBlitz

San Diego River Community Science Surveys



RiverBlitz is a field survey of the lower 20+ miles of the San Diego River.

3- 6 person teams of volunteer with a trained leader walk the riverbed in the City of Santee and San Diego and document what they see on a special app. In the spring, non-native invasive plants are recorded. In the fall, trash and other pollution is recorded.

 

This data is informs our programs throughout the year, plays an important role in developing a State of the River report, and is shared with mulitiple partners.

Each team gets a specific segment they are responsible for documenting. They are guided by a trained leader who works to ensure it is a safe, fun and meaningful experience.

 


Recent Survey:

October 2 and 3rd City of San Diego

 

October 9 and 10 City of Santee

Contact us to learn more at (619) 297-7380 or send us an email

Details are on our Event Calendar, click here

Our River Assessment Field Team conduct surveys of smaller segements every week!

 

To get involved with the River Assessment Field Team (RAFT)
click here

 

How RiverBlitz Works:

  1. Surveys take place on Saturdays and Sundays in April and October each year.
  2. Teams are assigned to sections of the River each of which take about 2 -3 hours to survey. Teams are joined by a trained leader, so no experience is necessary.
  3. Surveys record non-native plants, trash, and park problems.
  4. Data is compiled into a State of the River Report which is available to the public.
  5. Data guides future clean-up events, projects and other actions.


Team Leader Training for the surveys are held in March and September! Email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org to learn more and to sign up for the next training.


Visit our Online Information Center for additional infomation.

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