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Dredging machinery stands ready June 17 for a long-awaited project at the inlet of San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas. (Nature Collective photo)

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

North Coast Current June 19, 2025
Dredging of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet is expected to be underway within a few days now that equipment is in place for the project, the nonprofit Nature Collective announced June 17.
A Nature Collective monitor tests the oxygen levels of water in the San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas early June 7. (Nature Collective photo)

Nature Collective warns of potential fish die-off at San Elijo Lagoon

North Coast Current June 7, 2025
The Nature Collective is warning of a potential fish die-off in San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas after monitors observed a drop in water oxygen, the organization announced Friday, June 6.
The Oceanside coast is pictured in February 2020. (Photo by Matt Gush, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside beach preservation effort gets $1.8 million boost

OsideNews April 21, 2025
Oceanside recently received a boost to its coastal preservation efforts in the form of a state Coastal Commission grant.
The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is located behind the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station and Encinitas Village shopping center at 137 N. El Camino Real. (Solana Center photo)

Solana Center halts e-waste program after Encinitas cites code violation

North Coast Current March 28, 2025
E-waste recycling collection is on hold at the Solana Center’s Encinitas location after the city asked that it be stopped because it ran counter to municipal code.
Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Free rain harvesting workshop Jan. 25

News Release January 9, 2025
Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer a free workshop for area residents to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection on Jan. 25 in Encinitas.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside City Council OKs RE:BEACH pilot project location

News Release November 27, 2024
The Oceanside City Council voted unanimously Nov. 20 to approve a recommended location for the “Living Speed Bumps” sand management concept at Tyson Street Park and at Wisconsin Avenue.
Representatives of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and city of Encinitas celebrate a green ribbon cutting Oct. 29 for the center’s green business certification. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas businesses celebrate sustainability with ribbon cuttings

News Release November 26, 2024
The city of Encinitas and Encinitas Chamber of Commerce recognized Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Oct. 29 as the latest Encinitas business to become a certified green business.
A new bridge connects a widened Bent Avenue across San Marcos Creek to Discovery Street. The city marked the official completion of the San Marcos Creek Project on Oct. 16. (San Marcos city photo)

San Marcos Creek Project wraps up with ribbon-cutting

North Coast Current October 21, 2024
Local and regional officials marked the completion of the $100 million San Marcos Creek Project, one of the city’s largest capital improvement programs, with a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 16.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas seeks applicants for urban forest advisory panel

North Coast Current August 23, 2024
The city of Encinitas seeks a new member of its Urban Forest Advisory Committee after a vacancy recently opened on the panel. Applications are open now through Sept. 12.
Lake Hodges Dam is shown in an aerial view taken on Feb. 2, 2022. (Photo by Autumn Sky Photography, iStock Getty Images)

Water districts announce suit against San Diego over state of Lake Hodges dam

North Coast Current August 2, 2024
Two North San Diego County water districts are filing suit against the city of San Diego over the state of the Lake Hodges dam, which the districts allege resulted in the loss of a local water supply.
Councilwoman Joy Lyndes (fourth from the left) represented the city of Encinitas at the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter awards on June 20, held at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice. With Lyndes are Schmidt Design Group members (left to right) Rudy Perez, Jenn Montgomery, Chris Tiffany, Todd Schechinger, Jeff Justus, Jesus Alan Figeroa and Devon Boutte. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas’ Cottonwood Creek Park wins climate award for its design

North Coast Current June 26, 2024
Cottonwood Creek Park’s transformation from an Encinitas industrial maintenance yard to an innovative landmark for community and environmental sustainability was recognized this month by the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter, the city announced Wednesday, June 26.
Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: EcoFest runs June 2 at Fox Point Farms

June 1, 2024
EcoFest returns to Encinitas 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Fox Point Farms, 1150 Quail Gardens Drive.
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