Plans are nearly complete for a wetlands reserve restoration that will replace trash and weeds with native plants and a public trail in a highly visible spot at the Carlsbad-Oceanside border.
Ranch owners have agreed to pay $795,000 for wetlands preservation and $300,000 in penalties. “California’s vernal pools are home to native plants and animals found nowhere else on earth ...
The wetland is part of the larger Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, which spans more than 960 hectares and 60 kilometres of recreational trails. These routes, popular for hiking, biking, snowshoeing ...