The City of San Diego and Groundwork San Diego–Chollas Creek announced the start of construction on the Federal Blvd. Creek Dechannelization and Restoration Project, an $11 million effort funded by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Wildlife Conservation Board and California Department of Water Resources.
The project will restore 1,350 linear feet of Chollas Creek by replacing a 50-foot-wide concrete channel with a naturalized, free-flowing creek. Improvements include the restoration of 2.4 acres of habitat, planting of 300 new trees, and treatment of 6.3 acre-feet of urban runoff each year. The project will also improve water quality, reduce flood risk and urban heat, enhance air quality, and create healthier spaces for surrounding neighborhoods.
Phase II of the project will create a climate resilient pocket park and a multiuse pedestrian and bicycle trail.
The project is led by Groundwork San Diego in partnership with Civic Communities and the City of San Diego Stormwater Department.
