About

San Diego Habitat Conservancy (SDHC) is a nationally accredited land trust working since 2004 to acquire, restore, conserve, manage, and protect land that supports sensitive species and stream, river, ponds, and wetland habitat. SDHC is one of only a few nonprofit habitat managers working with developers, municipalities, and agencies throughout the region to strike a critical balance between development and the protection of our valuable habitat.

SDHC's mission is to conserve and manage sensitive habitats and species while inspiring land stewardship through education and outreach. The vision of SDHC is a healthy, natural environment that engages the commitment of people and communities, creates a legacy, and improves the quality of life for all living things.

SDHC currently manages 37 open space preserves in southern California totaling over 2,000 acres. These open space preserves conserve regional biodiversity by maintaining wildlife corridors and linkages, avoiding the creation of islands or pockets of habitat, while accommodating smart growth.