Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation

the buena vista lagoon lies within the cities of carlsbad and oceanside in northern san diego county, south of highway 78, west of jefferson street. the lagoon is california's first ecological reserve and is owned by the california department of fish and game. it's home to hundreds of plant an animal species and is an asset to the community. the buena vista lagoon foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1981 with the objectives to: ¯ conserve and restore the buena vista lagoon marsh and wetlands area. ¯ optimize and channel the efforts of private persons and groups, local, state, and federal agencies. ¯ stabilize the drainage basin of the buena vista lagoon. ¯ acquire, by gift or purchase, environmentally sensitive lands within or adjacent to the lagoon, and manage such lands for the public good. ¯ promote public awareness of the benefits and beauty of the lagoon. support buena vista lagoon by attending our events, reading up on our information, making donations and joi