A Living Laboratory
Through conservation, research and partnerships with local tribes, SDSU works to protect threatened species and Indigenous traditions alike—all at the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve is Critical Corridor for Wildlife Habitat
“Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve is one of the most critical corridors for wildlife and habitat biodiversity, we connect the Palomar Mountains to the East, and Santa Ana Mountain to the West for wildlife. Wildlife and animals use the river valley as a highway,” 20-year reserve manager Pablo Bryant said.