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FEBRUARY 2020
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Trees, Built To Last (Plan Accordingly) by Butch Everett & Bradley Brown
Have you ever planted a tree that died or did not in increase in size? Maybe you planted a tree that established and grew vigorously; then you noticed it was planted too close to an unmovable object, under power lines, or in some other unfortunate location? This happens all the time, so don’t feel too bad. You can always plant another tree. In this article we’re going to discuss two crucial issues when planting trees: • Growing Stronger Trees • Right Tree - Right Place Let’s start with selecting the right tree for the right spot. San Diego County is one of the most bio-diverse counties in the United States. This means homeowners can grow almost anything; they just need to plant correctly (in the right place) and provide proper care (irrigation). When you make the decision to plant a tree, at the very least consult an ISA Certified Arborist. Ideally you would talk to a Board-Certified Master Arborist or Registered Consulting Arborist; they are most qualified to assist based on the knowledge requirements of their higher certifications. You can also research online, in a library, or even in the “field”. Use resources like Sunset Western Garden books to determine your growing zone. Search the web to find your USDA plant hardiness zone. Check out Cal Poly’s tree selection website at SEE Trees, page 14
Bay Ho Water Main Project Scheduled to Begin June 2020
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Nominations Open for San Diego Mesa College 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award
The 10-Minute Challenge by Senior Park Ranger, Steven Smith
Project Overview Bay Ho 2A (W) Project will replace approximately 1.48 miles (7,814 linear feet) of water distribution mains. The project is located in Council District 2, within the Clairemont Mesa Planning
San Diego Mesa College has opened nominations for the 2020 San Diego Mesa College Distinguished Alumni Award. The Alumni Award program was established in 2011 to recognize former students who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the legacy of academic excellence and equity at San Diego Mesa College. The award recipient will be announced in March and invited to be the guest speaker at Mesa College’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 30. Nominations are due no later than February 21, 2020. Anyone in the community is encouraged to submit a nomination. “We are proud of the tens of thousands of students who have attended Mesa College, and of the contributions that Mesa College alumni have made to the people of San Diego and communities beyond,” said Dr. Pamela T. Luster, President of Mesa College. “I encourage everyone to suggest nominees to help us to select our 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.” The 2019 award recipient was Dr. George Dionisopoulos, a Professor Emeritus in the School of
As a Park Ranger I am often asked, “What animals are in the park?” The answer is there are quite a lot of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and plant life that exists in the Open Space Parks of San Diego. More than I can tell you in a brief reply to the question. I could write out a very long list of all the species that exist here and you might read it, remember one or two you really want to see, forget the rest and then get disappointed that you don’t see the critter of your desire the next time you are in the park. I know this to be true because after working here almost 6 years I have really wanted to see a Bobcat, yet still have not despite the numerous hours I spend in the canyons. To be amazed by all the life in the parks I really don’t need to see one spectacular creature to make me happy, because there is so much life in the canyons. Usually all it takes is to sit still and be quiet for a short amount of time and let all the critters forget that I am there so that they can get on with living their life in the small wild spaces of urban San Diego. So, I have started my own personal challenge I would like to share with you in order to see, hear and appreciate more of San Diego’s Open Space. In particular, the Tri Canyon Parks of Tecolote, Marian Bear and Rose
SEE Water Main, page 3
SEE Nominations, page 3
SEE Challenge, page 11
by Chris O’Connell
Last month, at the Clairemont Community Planning Group, a representative from the City of San Diego provided information about an upcoming water main project in the Bay Ho area. The list of streets slated for the upgrade East of Moraga Ave are: Kamloop Ave. Quapaw Ave. Taos Dr. W Fox Ave. Nemaha Dr. Ecochee Ave Below is information from the Fact Sheet. The City of San Diego (City) established an ongoing program for the replacement of all aging and deteriorating water mains currently in service. These replacements will reduce future water main breaks and reduce maintenance requirements. The program will also bring the existing water mains up to current City Standards.