http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/committees/nrc/ Photo Carousel - Natural Resources and Culture Committee - City of San Diego en-us webmaster@sandiego.gov http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/committees/wpitf/index.shtml On April 10, 2012, the City Council voted to form the Water Policy Implementation Task Force. The task force is the result of the City Council's Comprehensive Water Policy, which was passed unanimously in the fall of 2011. Pictured is NR&C Chair David Alvarez and Councilmember Sherri Lightner with members of the Water Policy Implementation Task Force. 110 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/parkplanning/ovregpark.shtml Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) is located in the southern portion of San Diego County, four miles north of the United States/Mexico International Border. The regional park extends from the southeastern edge of the salt ponds at the mouth of the river, through the Otay River Valley, to the land surrounding both Lower and Upper Otay Lakes. It provides South Bay residents and visitors recreational opportunities ranging from playing fields and picnic areas to hiking, biking, and horse trails. 100 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/missionbay/index.shtml Mission Bay Park is the largest man-made aquatic park in the country, consisting of 4,235 acres, approximately 46% land and 54% water. The park offers a wide range of recreational activities including paths for walking and jogging, and playgrounds for children. It is one of San Diego's most popular locations to fly a kite, picnic or sail a model yacht. Fire rings make it possible to cook out and stay warm. 20 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/balboa/index.shtml Balboa Park is made up of more than 1000 acres and offers fifteen museums, various gardens, arts and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo, making it a place that offers something historical, horticultural, educational and recreational for everyone. Approximately 14 million visitors come to the park each year. Displays of internationally significant art treasures, exotic animal species, unique model railroads, world folk art, sports memorabilia and rare aircraft, to name a few, are on view in the Park's museums. 10 carousel http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/penasq.shtml Los Peñasquitos (meaning little cliffs) Canyon Preserve lies between Rancho Peñasquitos and Sorrento Hills to the north and Mira Mesa to the south. Stretching approximately seven miles from the I-5 and 805 merge to just east of I-15; it encompasses some 4,000 acres of both Peñasquitos and Lopez Canyons. The Preserve is jointly owned and administered by the City and County of San Diego. 5 carousel