L O S P
E N A S Q U IT O S L A G O O N
& I T S W A T E R S H E D
Coastal wetlands have suffered
greatly over the last 150 years. Impacts, both direct and indirect,
from encroaching urban development have resulted in as much as
a 90% loss of salt marsh habitat along our coast. Los Peñasquitos
Lagoon is no exception. The health of this valuable wetland is
constantly under pressure from year-round runoff from nearby
developments that has created increased sedimentation flows into
the lagoon. These flows of sediment displace valuable salt marsh
habitats and choke tidal channels preventing oxygen rich ocean
water from circulating throughout
the lagoon. It is this oxygen rich water from the ocean upon
which the lagoon depends for the survival of many if not most
of its native animals.
This program demonstrates the
importance of preserving and restoring Los Peñasquitos
Lagoon
for its ecologic and aesthetic value.
Location: San Diego, California
Organization: Los Penasquitos Lagoon Foundation
Running Time: 18 minutes
CREDITS: Produced, filmed and edited by Jim Karnik
Scripting & production assistance by Mike Hastings
