Our mission statement
Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek (GWSD) works at the intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice, grounded in strong partnerships, to deliver education, green infrastructure, and climate safe neighborhoods in the Chollas Creek Watershed.
Our 2025 goals
For 17 years, GWSD has been educating students and families on climate science, ed their community voice, and worked to restore the Chollas Creek Watershed. In 2025, we will press forward with informing and advocating for Blue Green Infrastructure solutions in the watershed to address climate impacts.
The areas we serve
GWSD’s environmental and educational work is focused in Southeastern San Diego to include Encanto, Southcrest, Webster, Rolando Park, Oak Park, Shelltown, Lincoln Park, Chollas View, Mountain View, and Valencia Park.
Fundraising events
Giving Tuesday is a perfect day to show your commitment to climate justice through which GWSD is addressing flooding, heat, and air quality year-round in the underinvested communities of the Chollas Creek Watershed.
Calling all volunteers
Our work would not be possible without the dedication and of our volunteers. Volunteer roles range from planting community trees to tending to native plants at our 4-acre EarthLab Climate Action Educational Park, and a number of other activities. us for opportunities.
Donation opportunities
You can help create climate safe neighborhoods in Southeastern San Diego:
- Make a single environmentally focused donation or set up a monthly giving at groundworksandiego.org.
- We gratefully receive checks made out to Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek.
- Ask employers about a company match to double your gift.
- Recommend us for a grant through your company’s foundation or a personal at a community foundation.
- Encourage your employer to become an annual partner.
- Sponsor a community event.
us for information about your donation idea or visit groundworksandiego.org/donate.
Groundwork San Diego – Chollas Creek
Established 2007
5106 Federal Blvd, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: 619-543-0430
Website: GroundworkSanDiego.org
Instagram: @groundworksandiego
Facebook: @GroundworkSD
Executives
Leslie Reynolds, Executive Director
Board of Directors
Vicki Estrada, President
Cheryl Pryatel, Treasurer
Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Secretary
Melissa Corona
Charles Davis
Jon Gohl
Margaretta Hickman
Roxanne Kilbourne
Ed Lopez
Jeff Marston
Dr. Bud Mehan
The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.