https://www.sdcanyonlands.org/board daily 0.75 2023-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1587660308695-BFGRRQP2VD6BBWP3UTU1/6FE53331-5C91-436F-85A1-20D34A972D9C.jpg Our Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688078645757-6J836Y5PW6J7QZ7ZX8AI/2021%2BSDCL%2BProfile%2BPhoto.jpg Our Board - Sandeep Aujla Sandeep Aujla is a Director in SDG&E’s wildfire and climate science division, where she leads fire coordination, meteorology, and climate adaptation teams. In addition to the Energy sector, Sandeep’s career has spanned IT, Telecom andFinancial Services. She is skilled in directing all aspects of strategy an execution. Her upbringing in New Delhi and deep roots in India have shaped her world view on climate equity and social justice, driving her passion to advance local sustainable solutions with meaningful global impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688080753402-8RJQYWF0DBARLNV05N8H/Teddy+Cruz.jpg Our Board - Teddy Cruz Teddy Cruz is recognized internationally for his urban research of the Tijuana-San Diego border. He is a professor of Public Culture in the Visual Arts Department at UC San Diego, where he co-directs the Center on Global Justice with professor Fonna Forman to advance a cross-border network of socio-ecological sanctuary spaces that foster corridors of knowledge exchange between the university and underserved communities. Teddy has received the Rome Prize and Vilcek Prize in architecture; and awards by the UNESCO-French National Museum of Architecture; the FORD Foundation’s “Visionary Leadership” and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688152918281-DBJU1DP7G9UT5KBLXP4X/BRYAN+H.jpg Our Board - Bryan Hill Bryan Hill has over 20 years of experience in civil engineering design, with an emphasis in storm water management and mitigation. He enjoys developing creative design solutions, typically working within a team of private consultants and public agency staff, to address multifaceted storm water challenges. As a native San Diegan, Bryan regularly hiked in the local canyons as a child. Now, with kids of his own, he gets to enjoy the experience in a whole new way, and has developed a passion for protecting San Diego’s canyons to ensure their enjoyment for generations to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688152913578-FQ7UX8AETO4IU1XWMD79/Leigh+Kyle.jpg Our Board - Leigh Kyle Leigh Kyle is a Project Principal and Designer at Spurlock Landscape Architects. She has broad expertise and a deep passion for designing parks and public gardens. A licensed landscape architect with an architecture background, Leigh brings over 25 years of professional expertise, technical rigor and sensitivity to the wide range of regional project conditions. Stimulated and inspired by collaboration and dialogue, Leigh’s communication and management skills and ability to embrace complexity in pursuit of creative and elegant solutions are integral to the success of her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688077709603-FQP9FJCL1C2KD383H123/Christina+Schaefer+Head+Shot.jpg Our Board - Christina Schaefer Christina Schaefer has poured her heart into San Diego habitat conservation and restoration efforts for thirty years. Originally from Germany, Christina developed her passion for biology in her early childhood inspired by her parents’ love for nature. This passion has not faded, and as a restoration ecologist/conservation biologist and the Owner of Schaefer Ecological Solutions, she aspires to regenerate and recover local biodiversity hotspots that put San Diego on the world map. Christina aims to facilitate access to the outdoors for all without compromising the ecological integrity and health of our local canyon ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1688077712023-MFUIGDWK6NCFJEVH5OUF/Kirstin+Skadberg+Head+Shot.jpg Our Board - Kirstin Skadberg Kirstin Skadberg is a local small business owner with a focus on professional development training and environmental planning for public improvement projects. With her love for San Diego’s unique local ecology and her passion for education, Kirstin brings enthusiasm and a diverse set of skills to the Canyonlands Board. She has a PhD in ecology and teaches a class on environmental assessment at the University of San Diego. Kirstin aims to preserve and enhance our precious canyons through restoration and by educating community members about the many benefits canyons provide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1703892847159-3TRJPSPJDPPHD2GWAEQK/Clay+-+San+Diego+Canyonlands-4020.jpg Our Board - Clayton Tschudy Clayton Tschudy is a botanist with over 20 years of experience in restorative landscape design in California. He began his career in environmental biology and is an expert in California native plant ecology. Mr. Tschudy was the Director of Horticulture at the Water Conservation Botanic Garden at Cuyamaca College for four years, and is recognized as an industry expert in habitat restoration and drought tolerant landscaping. He has consulted on many environmental projects with the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, local corporations, businesses, and private landowners. https://www.sdcanyonlands.org/maps daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1554161695876-OFXMXOXHDRRSJI8XBV7W/CANYON+ENHANCEMENT+PLANNING.jpg Canyon Maps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1580506017173-P4PA04HZCC4JFG8H0TC3/image-asset.jpeg Canyon Maps - “A map, it is said, organizes wonder.” -Ellen Meloy Below you will find the trail maps from canyons we actively work in. 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Learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1588187900663-V1M4MSIQPD44LN8OXWNI/69328066_10157443004331591_1054573891764092928_o.jpg Canyon Benefits - water quality Urban canyons can reduce urban runoff and improve water quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1588188046815-UW8P1YE30401N7RYC38U/DSC06913.jpg Canyon Benefits - San Diego biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life native to a particular region. San Diego County has more biodiversity than any other county in the contiguous United States! That means we have more plants and animals that live in our county than anywhere else in the lower 48. Learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1588188112787-DJIT1AJT4OBIQO600S5C/South+Rueda+Canyon+2.jpg Canyon Benefits - Climate resiliency The canyons and creeks in San Diego play a role in slowing the rate of climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1592502036143-J27GAQTW66K1DG5P9FHG/A38%2BKids%2BIn%2BCanyons%2BProgram%2B11%2B2016%2BKIDS.jpg Canyon Benefits - nature as a classroom Access to nature is imperative to a growing mind. San Diego’s canyons and creeks can provide access to nature in urban environments that would be otherwise inaccessible for many communities. Learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1592501949754-KDP004KB2BH7BYHLAD6A/8A7E0150-11D4-48CC-A15C-1779A77173A7.jpg Canyon Benefits - quality of life It’s no secret that being in nature makes us feel good. It has been scientifically proven to make us happier. 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She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Landscape Architecture, with focuses in wetland remediation and cooperative urban agriculture. Her environmental career began as a Laboratory Assistant with the USDA-ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab in the San Joaquin River Delta. Since then, Izzy has expanded her work in horticulture, with a passion for urban agriculture, native plant design, and living walls. She currently hosts a monthly native plant work party with Friends of Rose Creek. Feel free to come say hi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1699054177923-4W4IL2Q8MIOIA1MESJDC/San+Diego+Canyonlands-5703.jpg Our Staff - JONATHAN APPELBAUM | RESTORATION ECOLOGIST Jonathan Appelbaum has over 20 years of experience as a restoration ecologist, wildlife biologist, and habitat preserve manager. He is well versed in habitat maintenance and management, restoration planning and implementation, plant ecology, wildlife biology, and invasive species management. Jonathan brings a unique background in environmental education and community outreach related to his extensive restoration and conservation work. He's a passionate volunteer and active with groups such as I Love a Clean San Diego, the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, San Diego Children and Nature, and the Volcan Mountain Foundation among others. Jonathan is committed to mentorship and supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through organizational change and growth, serving on the California Invasive Plant Council's statewide JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee. Jonathan has previously served as conservation manager for the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, restoration ecologist for San Diego Canyonlands, land manager for the Endangered Habitats Conservancy, and multiple other positions with conservation organizations and environmental consulting firms. Jonathan holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Management from the University of Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. *Photo by Chris Parkes Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1660230308180-VDPSFGA8MJPHXKIDJCEC/alicia%2Baroche%2Bphoto.jpg Our Staff - ALICIA AROCHE | OUTREACH MANAGER Alicia was born in California’s Central Valley and spent a majority of her childhood exploring in Sequoia National Park. She received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management from UC Davis. Having worked for the UCD Arboretum and Public Gardens, she intends to receive her ISA certification and continue to get involved in community-based restoration. In her free time, she enjoys exploring local restaurants, hiking, and jamming out to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590834362-813OOST8VROG9PEVWM8C/Chance.jpg Our Staff - CHANCE AUSTIN-BRECHER | LEAD RESTORATION SUPERVISOR Chance joined Canyonlands in November 2020. He holds an MFA in poetry from San Diego State University and has work published or forthcoming in publications such as the San Diego Poetry Annual, Birds Piled Loosely, and No Cinema. He has lived in City Heights since 2018 and considers it the best neighborhood he's ever lived in. He is excited to put action behind his values by helping to restore the incredible network of canyons across the city and to maintain and promote the beautiful greenspaces of City Heights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590838618-6696OAAFCW8YITS42RDG/Rob+Bakken.jpg Our Staff - ROBERT BAKKEN | RESTORATION SUPERVISOR Born in Fargo and raised in Thief River Falls, MN, Rob made it to the coast about 15 years ago by way of New Orleans and hasn’t left. San Diego, for him, and Southern California is the near perfect place to grow old, watch the trees grow, and to embark on the family road trip with his ferocious daughter and brilliant wife. An SDSU grad with a degree in Geography and an emphasis in Urban & Regional Analysis, he is particularly interested in the connections between open spaces, mental health, and accessibility for all. Someday, he hopes to be a City Planner. Currently, Rob lives in the Chollas Creek neighborhood of City Heights surrounded by hard-working families and friendly neighbors. When he is not exploring the canyons at work, he can be found exploring San Diego’s parks and playgrounds with his family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1728587540971-BXU6TY6VXIPSJ8N89VCN/Laura%252BCarlson-1205.jpg Our Staff - LAURA CARLSON | RESTORATION MANAGER Laura grew up beneath the pines of beautiful northern Arizona and has called San Diego home since 2010. After serving as a member of the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps in the southeastern United States, she received a BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in Wilderness Studies from the University of Montana in Missoula. With experience studying the conservation of expansive public lands throughout the mountains and deserts of the West, she is happy to be focused on connecting local communities with all that San Diego's urban ecosystems have to offer. Before working with Canyonlands, Laura attended over 200 births as a doula and home birth midwife apprentice. She loves estate sales, baseball, picnics in Golden Hill Park, trying new restaurants with her girlfriend and laughing at the antics of their rescue cats, Dolly and Sinead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1669838522748-8FV6PFFE3WDBJ7M3HSUY/Lucy.jpg Our Staff - LUCY CAMPBELL | RESTORATION SUPERVISOR Lucy Campbell is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up exploring New England’s diverse ecosystems from the White Mountain National Forest to Cape Cod’s tide pools. She is a recent graduate from The Ohio State University where she studied Environmental Science specializing in Restoration Ecology. She enjoys rooting for her college football team, learning how to surf and hiking with her dog, Jane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1670358888182-D20HJR9MSE7AWV6DO7DF/Website+Photo+-+Jorge.jpeg Our Staff - JORGE CORTEZ | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Jorge was born and raised in Southeast San Diego. He is a life-long advocate of LGBTQ+ rights and is discovering a newfound commitment to environmental advocacy. Before joining San Diego Canyonlands, he spent five years living in Marin and Alameda county studying Communications/Media and Pre-Law at Dominican University of California. This time was pivotal in developing his professional commitment to advocacy, working as a community worker and organizer for HIV/AIDS-impacted folks and the LGBTQ+ community. The time he spent in Marin and Alameda county was crucial in instilling his fervent appreciation of the land around him and is overjoyed to put this appreciation into practice at San Diego Canyonlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590839149-XI84AOCJ7E88C6WQU7VO/Ryan+Emery.jpeg Our Staff - RYAN EMERY | LEAD RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Ryan grew up exploring the diverse habitats of San Diego and marveling at their abundance of biodiversity. He is an alumni of Humboldt State University where he received his bachelors in Conservation biology with an emphasis in Applied Vertebrate Ecology. Since graduating, he has done an Americorps contract where he got to work on numerous conservation projects all over Southern California and then spent two years on the Oregon coast as a fishery observer and catch monitor. In his free time he enjoys getting outside hiking, kayaking, camping, foraging, birding, or relaxing at home with his cat, Hobbes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1676918245289-CGJXDGBJ9QK1K546ZGL7/image0+%282%29.jpeg Our Staff - MAR GONZALEZ | LEAD RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Mar’s earliest childhood memory is them hiking through the backcountry with dad as they ate avocado on a tortilla. From an early age they realize the importance of caring for the environment and how that directly affects not only them but marginalized communities as a whole. Being able to work with the land here on Kumeyaay territory is not only about restoring canyons but preserving the connection their ancestors had with the land. For them, home is not only the four walls that surround us when we sleep — home encompasses the ecosystem in its entirety. They are passionate about continuing to create a place that future generations can call home, a place where families can connect with one another, a place where we coexist with other living organisms because we are all part of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1751993312520-H0K84EUBMM1IRQZ8YESI/img_5574_720.jpg Our Staff - EMMANUEL MARTINEZ | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Emmanuel was born in San Diego, California. His passion for conservation first started as he was surfing in Imperial Beach and realized he needed to give back to nature as much as nature was providing for him. He then went on to study Economics with an emphasis in environmental planning at Cal Poly Humboldt University. There he picked up rock climbina and spearfishing. He has since explored a majority of San Diego’s coastlines and mountain peaks. Working for Canyonlands has allowed him to share his local knowledge and give back to the landscape that has given so much to him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1748643300519-53NJQPRXKTMN2PN2WSMH/IMG_9780.jpg Our Staff - ROBYN NESS | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Hey there! My name's Robyn Ness Alcantar but you can call me Ness for short. I'm a queer Filipinx-American born and raised in Southbay Chula Vista and I am a Restoration Technician for SD Canyonlands. I've always enjoyed being outdoors since I was young, so to be in a field of work where I get to steward the land I grew up in is a huge privilege! Outside of work I'm a woodworker and local artist! I make custom furniture as well as do linocut printmaking, paper making, and more! Creating art is one of my many passions and it encourages me to stay curious, playful, and have a "outside-the-box" mentality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590837171-GCCZCMKYKFCN1LOTKPYM/Lillian+Nuno.jpg Our Staff - LILLIAN NUÑO | ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER Lillian Nuño has recently joined the Canyonlands team. Before joining San Diego Canyonlands, Lillian worked as a PreK teacher for an independent school in San Diego. She is an SDSU alumni and lifelong City Heights resident. She is very excited to help support the Canyonlands mission of restoring, protecting and promoting the beautiful creeks and canyons of San Diego and has the benefit of enjoying the City Heights Canyon Loop Trail in her own backyard. On her time off, she can be found hiking, taking walks along the bay and practicing yoga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1676307941806-DLCQ85DRZ0BO8VH55H0L/Screen+Shot+2019-06-21+at+4.48.51+PM.png Our Staff - KAYLA REYES | HUMAN RESOURCES + OFFICE MANAGER Kayla was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where she spent a majority of her childhood hiking in the mountains, fishing on the rivers and oceans, and exploring the last frontier. She received her B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Alaska, while working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Making the move to Seattle in 2016, she obtained a Master's of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington. Immediately after graduation, she was awarded the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship, working for the Alaska Ocean Observing System as the Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom Network coordinator. Since moving to San Diego in 2020, she has fallen in love with Southern California and has been working hard to build her forever home here. She has a passion for conservation and community engagement. In her off time, she loves traveling, live music, the Padres, and is actively working towards visiting all 63 National Parks (and is over two-thirds of the way there!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1718640825618-E07UMMO5UDET0A42PL5B/SD%2BCanyonlads-3707.jpg Our Staff - JESHUA TAUCHER | PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Originally from New Zealand, Jesh has recently joined our team after spending the last 5 years doing conservation and community work in Ireland. Jesh and his Wife, Melanie, helped to run Ireland's only seal rescue facility, which rescued up to 170 Grey and Harbor seal pups each year, as well as running education, research and proactive conservation initiatives. During his time at Seal Rescue Ireland, Jesh developed a native Habitat Restoration Project credited with reintroducing 34,000 native trees and shrubs into degraded riparian ecosystems to protect water bodies, improve biodiversity, and deepen community engagement with local natural resources. Jesh is extremely excited to dive deep into San Diego’s canyons, and pour his energy into supporting our team, communities, and the wildlife that rely on healthy, resilient, canyon and creek habitats. *Photo by Chris Parkes Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1684249800539-J0X1JHTLVEE8LV2D6D0R/IMG_0903.jpg Our Staff - MELISSA TU | SENIOR BIOLOGIST Melissa Tu is a biologist with over 25 years of experience in conservation biology with a focus on Southern California sensitive plant and wildlife species. Her passion is birds, bird surveys, nests, and teaching others about the local avian biodiversity. When she graduated college, decades ago, her passion was sea turtles. She volunteered at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on hawksbill sea turtle conservation and worked with Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles in south Texas. Then she returned to San Diego and began a career protecting Southern California flora and fauna with a focus on threatened and endangered birds including California least tern, western snowy plover, least Bell’s vireo, California condor (at the San Diego Zoo), and California gnatcatcher. She is married and has two sons, ages 14 and 16. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and watching her boys play sports. The family also enjoys spending time with their dog, Mowgli, going to the beach, and camping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1703892024569-9TGE0WFRMJJ6R9WIF1YS/Clay+-+San+Diego+Canyonlands-4020.jpg Our Staff - CLAYTON TSCHUDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Clayton Tschudy is a botanist with over 20 years of experience in restorative landscape design in California. He began his career in environmental biology and is an expert in California native plant ecology. Mr. Tschudy was the Director of Horticulture at the Water Conservation Botanic Garden at Cuyamaca College for four years, and is recognized as an industry expert in habitat restoration and drought tolerant landscaping. He has consulted on many environmental projects with the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, local corporations, businesses, and private landowners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1700196384940-PFQSXCT0203DCMZEW37E/San+Diego+Canyonlands-3496.jpg Our Staff - JENNIFER URBINA | RESTORATION SUPERVISOR Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jennifer moved to San Diego in 2012 to pursue her studies in Ornamental Horticulture from Cuyamaca College. Having a passion for plants, she traveled to Japan to work at a tea farm where she was inspired to continue searching for farms to grow food. Jennifer has spent volunteer hours at various local farms in San Diego County including Pixca and Solidary Farms- where she participated in their first farm school Cohort. Restoring the land through soil building, farming, or in the canyons, Jennifer now grows flowers and food with her friend Omar at the community garden in Bonita called @Alavida_farm Outside of work she enjoys traveling, hiking with her boyfriend and dog, cooking, creating music and learning the rhythms of West African drumming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1739994824669-FGN8B4KVP11B0IKZM7W7/devon+warrick.png Our Staff - DEVON WARRICK | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Devon grew up with an appreciation of Southern California’s diverse landscapes, and has lived in San Diego for the past 10 years. She attended San Diego State University where she received a BA in Sustainability with a minor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management. She hopes to instill a passion in others to protect nature through connection and experiences, and is eager to grow her experience in restoration and environmental justice. In her free time, she enjoys exploring San Diego by bike, hiking with her dog, and thrifting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1751576112739-JZ9Z5OYQAGITM6H24ENX/IMG_8793.jpg Our Staff - ERIK VALLADARES | LEAD RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Erik is born and raised in Logan Heights, San Diego and grew up camping. He has always been interested in science and nature throughout school and studied sustainable urban agriculture at San Diego City College. Through his work at Canyonlands, he discovered his love and interest for local ecology and plans to obtain his arborist certification. In his free time, Erik likes to spend time with family and girlfriend Sophia. He enjoys taking walks, good coffee and a sweet treat. https://www.sdcanyonlands.org/theteam-1 daily 0.75 2022-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1587745185993-MUSE2R5CMOQTKK9IUYRN/black+sage+w+ladybug.JPG Our Team (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590837422-ZAUXN7RW7UE1RR504N88/mARCOS.jpg Our Team (Copy) - MARCO AGUIRRE | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) I was born in Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico. At age 19, I moved from Mexico City to Vista California. I have been a resident of City Heights for 18 years. What I enjoy most about my neighborhood is its diversity of cultures and strong sense of community. I also enjoy walking my 4 dogs every evening. I am a nature lover and animal rights advocate. Prior to Joining SDCL; I worked as a self-employed Landscaper for over 20 years. Being a team member of SDCL has helped me to grow personally and professionally. I feel it's so important to preserve and maintain our canyonlands for future generations to enjoy. Hiking, gardening, and socializing with great friends and good food are some of my favorite activities. To summarize, I am extremely passionate about the environment and believe in social justice for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590836177-UWW25PTQNL4RQL70L8RG/Jonathan%2BA.jpg Our Team (Copy) - JONATHAN APPELBAUM | RESTORATION CREW MANAGER (Copy) Jonathan Appelbaum has over 20 years of experience as a restoration ecologist, wildlife biologist, and habitat preserve manager. He is well versed in habitat maintenance and management, restoration planning and implementation, plant ecology, wildlife biology, and invasive species management. Jonathan brings a unique background in environmental education and community outreach related to his extensive restoration and conservation work. He's a passionate volunteer and active with groups such as I Love a Clean San Diego, the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, San Diego Children and Nature, and the Volcan Mountain Foundation among others. Jonathan is committed to mentorship and supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through organizational change and growth, serving on the California Invasive Plant Council's statewide JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee. Jonathan has previously served as conservation manager for the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, restoration ecologist for San Diego Canyonlands, land manager for the Endangered Habitats Conservancy, and multiple other positions with conservation organizations and environmental consulting firms. Jonathan holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Management from the University of Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590834362-813OOST8VROG9PEVWM8C/Chance.jpg Our Team (Copy) - CHANCE AUSTIN-BRECHER | RESTORATION FIELD SUPERVISOR (Copy) Chance joined Canyonlands in November 2020. He holds an MFA in poetry from San Diego State University and has work published or forthcoming in publications such as the San Diego Poetry Annual, Birds Piled Loosely, and No Cinema. He has lived in City Heights since 2018 and considers it the best neighborhood he's ever lived in. He is excited to put action behind his values by helping to restore the incredible network of canyons across the city and to maintain and promote the beautiful greenspaces of City Heights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590838618-6696OAAFCW8YITS42RDG/Rob+Bakken.jpg Our Team (Copy) - ROBERT BAKKEN | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Born in Fargo and raised in Thief River Falls, MN, Rob made it to the coast about 15 years ago by way of New Orleans and hasn’t left. San Diego, for him, and Southern California is the near perfect place to grow old, watch the trees grow, and to embark on the family road trip with his ferocious daughter and brilliant wife. An SDSU grad with a degree in Geography and an emphasis in Urban & Regional Analysis, he is particularly interested in the connections between open spaces, mental health, and accessibility for all. Someday, he hopes to be a City Planner. Currently, Rob lives in the Chollas Creek neighborhood of City Heights surrounded by hard-working families and friendly neighbors. When he is not exploring the canyons at work, he can be found exploring San Diego’s parks and playgrounds with his family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653591079258-C4AQRMJTLX8X2UF5QZTW/IMG-9023.JPG Our Team (Copy) - LAURA CARLSON | FIRE FUELS REDUCTION FIELD SUPERVISOR (Copy) Laura grew up in the mountains of northern Arizona and has called San Diego home since 2010. After serving as a member of the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps in the southeastern United States, she received a BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in Wilderness Studies from the University of Montana in Missoula. With experience studying the conservation of expansive public and private lands in the northern Rocky Mountains, she is excited to protect and restore urban natural spaces on a more local scale. Before working with Canyonlands, Laura attended over 200 births as a doula and home birth midwife apprentice. She loves trail running in Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area, trying new restaurants with her girlfriend and hanging out at home with their two Maine Coon rescue cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590839238-AYGFYX3MHHH6OIWMFSZC/Sheryl.jpeg Our Team (Copy) - SHERYL CRAMER | FIRE FUELS REDUCTION FIELD SUPERVISOR (Copy) Sheryl is originally from San Diego and grew up exploring and playing in Navajo Canyon. Inspired by her backyard to pursue a career in community-based conservation, Sheryl attended Colby College in Waterville, ME where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Science and Philosophy. Wanting to make an immediate impact, she entered the field of restoration and has since worked towards the conservation of Chinook and Coho Salmon, and Hawaiian Stilts and Coots. Sheryl joined SD Canyonlands as a Fire Fuels Reduction Field Supervisor in August 2021, and is excited to finally be home again and working with SoCal native flora and fauna—especially with the increasing intensity of the California fire regime. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, scuba diving, reading in hammocks, and hanging out with dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590839149-XI84AOCJ7E88C6WQU7VO/Ryan+Emery.jpeg Our Team (Copy) - RYAN EMERY| FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Ryan grew up exploring the diverse habitats of San Diego and marveling at their abundance of biodiversity. He is an alumni of Humboldt State University where he received his bachelors in Conservation biology with an emphasis in Applied Vertebrate Ecology. Since graduating, he has done an Americorps contract where he got to work on numerous conservation projects all over Southern California and then spent two years on the Oregon coast as a fishery observer and catch monitor. In his free time he enjoys getting outside hiking, kayaking, camping, foraging, birding, or relaxing at home with his cat, Hobbes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653591091147-AUQN9VHRISITTVPC3S2M/chloe+updated.jpg Our Team (Copy) - CHLOE EVANS| FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Born on the east coast, but raised in San Diego, Chloe has spent most of her life exploring the outdoors. Fostering her love for wildlife and natural places she has worked at the San Diego Zoo for 6 years. Half of that time has been spent helping teach students how they can be wildlife heroes through school programs and summer camp. Chloe also worked at REI for nearly three years, making some amazing friends and spending more time camping, rock climbing, and hiking with her peers. In her free time she likes to tend to her four reptiles, indoor jungle of house plants, and hang out with her dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590839733-EWF3YBBTCTFXIG50E8Y7/Tai+Gomez.jpg Our Team (Copy) - TAI GOMEZ | FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Tai serves on the board of directors to the Yaquis of Southern California. He is a culture keeper and water/land defender within the native american community. Having served in several capacities to the L'eau La Vie, Standing Rock, SD Camp Land Back, Protect Mauna Kea and Run 4 Salmon indigenous movements, Tai has taken on the task of lead project coordinator for a new cultural sciences program under the long term Yaqui Divers Initiative. Tai’s hope is to uplift indigenous voices and practices with the objective of placing them at the forefront of ecosystem stewardship in California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590837972-T8IEJFQFEIKOLJX6AXXQ/Monica+Graves.jpg Our Team (Copy) - MONICA GRAVES| FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Monica grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area but San Diego quickly felt like home when she moved here in 2013. Passionate about conservation work and habitat restoration, she received a degree in Sustainability from SDSU and has worked for organizations such as San Diego Coastkeeper, Hawaii State Parks, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. In her free time you can find her outside whether it’s gardening, petting her sunbathing cat, or making stained glass. On weekends if she’s not searching for an uncrowded surf lineup, you can find her enjoying local outdoor spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590836771-EHG4LCJPCTSARG0NTY7W/KRYSTALIZA+GUERRERO-GRACIA.jpg Our Team (Copy) - KRYSTALIZA GUERRERO-GRACIA | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) I was born and raised in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago and spent most of my childhood outdoors playing and climbing trees. I've been living here in San Diego since 2013 and my love for the outdoors has only grown. I have a degree in Sustainable Landscape Practices and am currently studying Arboriculture at Cuyamaca College. Before coming to Canyonlands, I was helping community members build native plant gardens, helping out at Pixca Farm in the South Bay, taking tree climbing class and monitoring newly planted trees in Balboa Park as a Tree Steward. I plan to become a certified Arborist and would like to help plant and maintain city trees in areas where there are few green spaces. When I’m not in the canyons, you can find me climbing trees, bird watching at the Tijuana Estuary or camping out in the desert and mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590835417-3E8WAH80SC2G4WTYV8FU/Ian.jpg Our Team (Copy) - IAN HALIBURTON| FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Ian just graduated from UCLA with a degree in neuroscience and a passion for studying wildlife behavior and biology, which he hopes to expand upon soon at the graduate level. Apart from his short time in-person at UCLA, Ian has lived in the North Park community of San Diego all his life, and has always cherished being just a short walk, bike or skateboard trip away from many beautiful canyons. He is excited to spend this next year working in, learning from and hopefully making a difference for the habitat he loves with the crew. Outside of work, you can almost always find Ian among birds—following wild birds with his favorite binoculars, volunteering with rescued birds at a local animal sanctuary or dancing with his companion birds, Bunji and Cooee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590836612-QC9NHRQ43BC3NERTZKBE/Kindra+Hixon.jpg Our Team (Copy) - KINDRA HIXON | OUTREACH PROGRAM MANAGER (Copy) Kindra Hixon is an alumni of Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy. Kindra has worked for non-profit organizations in Belize, Catalina Island, Oregon, and now San Diego, all within the environmental sector. She is a naturalist with many years of experience working to restore the natural landscape and educate the next generation of environmental stewards. She is a nature lover and fosters her love for the outdoors by hiking with her dog, birding, and enjoying San Diego's open spaces on her days off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590931178-S2A6JVAT84L5LBRV3JLD/Cora+Huot.jpg Our Team (Copy) - CORA HUOT | FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Cora Grey, “River,” has spent their lifetime living all over the United States (and Cuba) exploring the nooks and crannies of whatever natural landscape they found themselves traversing. Their background in Yoga (Raja, Hatha, Bhakti), backpacking, writing, and photography brings forth their passion for the natural world and its diversified inhabitants. Bees and carpenter ants are their favorite species to study. River moved to San Diego in 2017 where they fell in love with San Diego’s rich biodiversity and personified ecosystems, taking classes at San Diego Mesa College to learn more about the Southern Coast and continue toward a degree in sustainability. As well as joining the Canyonlands team in 2022, they also work at REI where they seek ways to increase awareness of sustainability, ecological awareness, and social equity as a means for climate justice in daily conversations. It is their hope and mission to share their love of nature with others and create a community where all living beings may thrive, no matter how big or small or niche it has to be in order to take root. In their free time, River is often found either at home with their two cats, hiking, practicing yoga in nature, watching insects, or playing their guitar under the stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590837717-U12NAE0AKQ9F4M4J5UOP/Miranda+Hyldahl.jpg Our Team (Copy) - MIRANDA HYLDAHL | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (Copy) Miranda joined the Canyonlands team in February 2015. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in June of 2013 with a degree in Environmental Management and Protection and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from University of San Diego. Miranda’s previous roles include working for environmental public-interest attorneys representing nonprofit organizations, working on campaigns such as the Power Past Coal campaign in her hometown of Bellingham, WA, and assisting with the coordination of the Central Coast Bioneers annual conference. When she’s not working, you can find Miranda at the beach, on a run, or exploring San Diego County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590833612-WT75APPCK15I7KOJ0FOY/Aedan+LaGillardaie.jpg Our Team (Copy) - AEDAN LAGILLARDAIE | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) My family is originally from Bogotá and Chicago, but I grew up in the mountains in Kumeyaay land and have called the city of San Diego home since 2013. My passion for the environment and natural farming has driven much of what I do. Before coming to SD Canyonlands, I managed a community garden project in National City, interned with the IRC on a high school gardening project in City Heights, and had a personal project of conserving heirloom seeds. When I'm not working in the canyons, I focus my time on environmental activism, furthering my education in Natural Farming and traditional skills, going to the mountains, and seeing new places with my partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590835623-DCCTD321LQ2EHBKI9JAW/Iriany+Lopez-Hernandez.jpg Our Team (Copy) - IRIANY LOPEZ-HERNANDEZ | YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Copy) Iriany was born in Ixmiquilpan Mexico and is a descendant of the Hñähñu/Otomi people. Iriany holds a bachelor's degree from UCSC in Feminist Studies with a concentration in Power, Culture, and Representation. Before joining Canyonlands, Iriany spent four years supervising a K-8 educational program, overseeing up to 80 students. She has participated in Peace & Dignity Run, which is an Indigenous/Native prayer run that connects first people across the continent. Her professional and personal experiences inform her passion for educating youth on indigenous ways of being in community with the land, especially urban youth that may not have access to big natural spaces. Iriany believes that when collaborating with nature, we can remind ourselves of the vastness of nature that is available to us, even in cities. She hopes to co-create spaces for urban youth to know that even through society, family, and personal changes – the earth is constant. There’s no better way for youth to interact with this truth than by being an active participant in creating structures for community well-being, safety, and belonging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590840300-8266Y2KX41A946K8SIXV/Wendy+Miller.jpeg Our Team (Copy) - WENDY MILLER | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Wendy has been pulling trash out of the City Heights canyons and streets for the last ten years. She's thrilled to be down in the canyons learning about restoration five days a week. When she's not in the canyons, you can find her running a community composting hub, trying to keep her house from falling down, or camping in the nearby mountains or desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590834993-M0JCTT72K2W8T1X5YMP9/Diana+Murray.jpg Our Team (Copy) - DIANA MURRAY | RESTORATION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Diana was born and raised in East Los Angeles, but has called Azalea Park/City Heights home since 2016. Diana is currently working towards a degree in Anthropology. She loves being able to work with such a great team of people and shares their passion for caring for the local canyons. Before working with Canyonlands, she worked with a non-profit dog rescue helping to get 100s of dogs their new homes, including one to add to her own family. Diana loves exploring the canyons with her wife and two dogs. Usually the cat stays at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590837171-GCCZCMKYKFCN1LOTKPYM/Lillian+Nuno.jpg Our Team (Copy) - LILLIAN NUÑO | ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (Copy) Lillian Nuño has recently joined the Canyonlands team. Before joining San Diego Canyonlands, Lillian worked as a PreK teacher for an independent school in San Diego. She is an SDSU alumni and lifelong City Heights resident. She is very excited to help support the Canyonlands mission of restoring, protecting and promoting the beautiful creeks and canyons of San Diego and has the benefit of enjoying the City Heights Canyon Loop Trail in her own backyard. On her time off, she can be found hiking, taking walks along the bay and practicing yoga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590836038-8WDIKUMHV0UQEXM2IDJU/Jen+Ochoa.jpg Our Team (Copy) - JENNIFER OCHOA | OUTREACH COORDINATOR (Copy) Jennifer moved to San Diego from San Jose in 2014, and has lived in City Heights for the past three years. Before working for San Diego Canyonlands, she worked at multiple non-profits focused on child development. When she is not hiking or working in the canyons, Jennifer loves to garden and practice visual art and design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590838533-GBDSMGB0FYFJOUNHD0Y9/Natalia.jpg Our Team (Copy) - NATALIA TOSCANO | FIRE FUELS REDUCTION TECHNICIAN (Copy) Natalia is originally from Houston, Texas. After receiving her BSc in Geology from Texas A&M University she moved to San Diego in 2013. She currently resides in North Park with her boyfriend and two cats. Before joining Canyonlands, she was an analyst at an environmental testing laboratory as well as a greenhouse technician. She is currently preparing to take the Fundamentals of Geology exam to become a certified Geologist in Training. She spends her weekends hiking the peaks around San Diego county or tending to her ever growing collection of plants and books. She is grateful to live in a city with an abundance of green spaces and is excited to be a part of the effort to conserve these special resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590839833-QXQF5QXDTRC3QT8K198B/Tschudy%2BHead%2BShot.jpg Our Team (Copy) - CLAYTON TSCHUDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Copy) Clayton Tschudy is a botanist with over 20 years of experience in restorative landscape design in California. He began his career in environmental biology and is an expert in California native plant ecology. Mr. Tschudy was the Director of Horticulture at the Water Conservation Botanic Garden at Cuyamaca College for four years, and is recognized as an industry expert in habitat restoration and drought tolerant landscaping. He has consulted on many environmental projects with the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, local corporations, businesses, and private landowners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1653590834735-SDJC07K20RTI8PP4E3JL/Brian+Wintz.png Our Team (Copy) - BRIAN WINTZ | RESTORATION FIELD SUPERVISOR (Copy) Brian moved out to City Heights in June of 2018 after graduating with a film degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Since moving to San Diego, Brian has worked in various aspects of film and media production, from documentary filmmaking to podcasting. He loves walking through the various canyons of City Heights and taking trips to Anza Borrego to go camping and capture the night sky on camera. 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KAYDEN GLEAVES Kayden was born and raised in San Diego in the University City area, and graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2021. Their passion for science and drive to understand the mechanisms of the world around them led them to earn their B.S. in Environmental Science and Management. They hope to pursue further environmental education to one day work in and study California’s limnetic systems and hydrobiology. In their free time, they love to read fantasy books, crochet, build Legos, and spend time outdoors. Kayden is currently focused on volunteer engagement and social media content creation. They are happy to respond to any inquiries regarding collaboration via social media or questions from volunteers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1759867807987-8PEGGDQE2BUNWGN0KH4N/Madelyn+Mitchell.png Our Fellows - MADELYN MITCHELL Madelyn was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved to San Diego in 2020 to study at San Diego State University. With an avid gardener grandmother, and a mother who spent over two decades working as a florist, she grew up with a love for flowers and nature. Madelyn has earned her B.A. in Sustainability and minor in Anthropology, and has a passion for connecting people with their environment. When not working, she finds joy in reading, spending time with friends, caring for her many plants, and practicing yoga. Madelyn supports both the outreach and restoration departments. Come say hi at a volunteer event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1758647578587-RG6NHXBHE041VQG6P6JC/6EF5C9A3-44FE-4EB9-8706-24F83180EA31.jpg Our Fellows - ABBY ENNAMORATO Abby was born in North Carolina but moved to Santa Cruz, California as a very young child. She spent most of her free time growing up exploring the redwood forests, hiking, swimming in the ocean, and observing the wildlife that is abundantly found in Santa Cruz. She moved to San Diego in 2019 and graduated from SDSU in 2024 with a B.A. in Sustainability. She is excited to utilize her education and love for the outdoors as a first time fellow with San Diego Canyonlands. In her spare time you can find Abby at the beach, practicing hot yoga, or hanging out with her pets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1758647683619-2PDY1K9DIYI132ZGGG2Q/IMG_6494.jpg Our Fellows - MIYA FREEMAN Miya was raised in Washington State and moved to San Diego in 2021, where she worked while finishing her degree in Biology: Conservation and Ecology. She grew up spending most of her time outdoors and visiting West Seattle in the summer, where she noticed a decline in the state of biodiversity at the beaches. Watching one of their favorite spots deteriorate she knew she wanted to work to protect and enhance the natural environment in any way possible. In her free time Miya enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, going outside, or picking up a new hobby. Miya is looking forward to her time with San Diego Canyonlands and is more than happy to help others discover how they can contribute to conservation efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1758814820856-HG60A2VZLQS1AAC1M0P6/IMG_7199.jpeg Our Fellows - ANABEL WILLY Anabel was born and raised in Watsonville, California, where she explored the beautiful beaches and redwood forests of Santa Cruz. Growing up with access to these stunning landscapes cultivated her strong passion for conservation and sustainability. She pursued her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies. During her time in Santa Barbara, she gained experience doing rocky intertidal species identification, wetland health monitoring, and nonprofit projects, all of which deepened her love for environmental work. She relocated to San Diego in August 2025, and is excited to continue to learn about important California ecosystems and connect communities with the environment through her work with San Diego Canyonlands. Outside of her work, Anabel loves to bake treats for loved ones, go thrifting, spend time outdoors, and play board games! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/1759242511769-XTUYRITX8YMZGY1D4SZF/IMG_6245.jpg Our Fellows - SARAH THOMPSON Sarah’s background as a skateboarder for over 15 years sparked her curiosity about how cities are designed and how people move through them. 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Photo courtesy of Insauga Local News. https://www.sdcanyonlands.org/tierrasanta-fire-resilience daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/947876a8-5dff-4a17-bfaa-9fc68fd3cccd/Ideal+canyon+habitat-6975.jpg Tierrasanta Fire Resilience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/4623378a-193a-4eb1-b3a4-17510093bba3/Melissa+Tu+-+Senior+Biologist-1127.jpg Tierrasanta Fire Resilience - Make it stand out Melissa Tu: Senior Biologist Melissa Tu is a conservation biologist with 24 years of experience in Southern California. Since 1999, Tu has worked with local, state, and federal wildlife agencies to protect and manage San Diego County’s open spaces and sensitive habitats. Tu specializes in documenting avian richness, conducting nest surveys, and developing conservation and mitigation measures for sensitive habitats, rare plant species, and native bird species. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/d97ae1bd-d21d-499a-b894-1a3ef8bf4724/IMG_6319.jpg Tierrasanta Fire Resilience - Make it stand out Jonathan Appelbaum: Senior Restoration Ecologist Jonathan Appelbaum has over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing habitat restoration projects throughout California. Mr. Appelbaum first joined San Diego Canyonlands in 2015 and has served as Canyonlands' Senior Restoration Ecologist since November 2021. In addition to holding a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) issued by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Mr. Appelbaum has detailed knowledge of and experience installing streambank bioengineering devices for streambank erosion control and aquatic habitat restoration. Mr. Appelbaum also has two decades of experience designing, and installing stormwater management BMPs and monitoring the performance of stormwater BMPs. Mr. Appelbaum holds a Masters of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. https://www.sdcanyonlands.org/resources-copy daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c182d16372b961dba92f004/6f333dc6-8571-48fc-b4db-6d0f32817677/San+Diego+Canyonlands-5470+%282%29.jpg Corporate Sponsorship (AA)