Chollas Creek

Creek Restoration & Construction

The Chollas Creek Water Quality Protection & Habitat Enhancement Project grant (Chollas Creek Restoration Project) will focus on the aesthetic improvements that will restore the creek to a natural setting. The project is being done in accordance with the “Chollas Creek Enhancement Program” plan adopted by San Diego City Council in May 2002. As envisioned, the work would bring both aesthetic and environmental improvements to the South Branch of the Encanto Tributary of Chollas Creek (Please refer to Figure 1 on this fact sheet). By removing concrete and non-native plants and re-contouring and widening the creek, the velocity of the water will be reduced allowing native plants to filter out pollutants. Additional elements include public trails, environmental signage along the creek, and incorporation of community-based art. This project will be implemented in cooperation with the Jacobs Foundation.