Mike Nelson of the San Diego River Conservancy celebrated Santee's partnerships that made the trail possible.
Many stayed after the ceremony for a guided walk led by Shannon Quigley, (center, in white) program coordinator for the San Diego River Park Foundation. Ms. Quigley gave an animated talk about the flora and fauna found along the path, which bisects a 43-acre habitat preserve the city obtained in 2009 from The Environmental Trust.
The trail, which cost $405,586 to construct and took six months to complete, was funded by a state grant obtained on behalf of Santee by the San Diego River Conservancy, a state agency.The new trail connects with about 2.5 miles of existing riverfront paths in Santee.
Pedestrians and bicyclists can now travel along the San Diego River from the city’s western boundary at Carlton Oaks golf course to the center of the city at Town Center Community Park.
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Four new interpretive signs provide information about the River's natural habitat. |
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| Jordan Richardson of Troop 51 displayed one of the markers along the trail. The medallions were donated by the San Diego River Park Foundation and were installed as part of Richardson's Eagle Scout project. |
