Who we are:

We are a 501C3 non-profit formed in 1990 by passionate Carlsbad citizens who strive to promote the Agua Hedionda Lagoon in its global context.  We are not affiliated with or obligated to any government, religious, or for-profit organization. Our initiatives, including our educational programs and events, are supported by ordinary citizens, grants, supporters, and members; donations are tax deductible. The mission of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is:

 

Inspire people through education and outreach to preserve the Agua Hedionda Lagoon as an accessible and healthy watershed

 

Who we serve:

We are open to the public, but we primarily serve families with school-aged children who care about the environment, the watershed, and the local community. 

These families come to Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation for active ways to involve their kids in fun, hands-on, educational experiences that give them a sense of accomplishment.

 

What makes us different:

By providing direct access to nature (in the form of gardens, wildlife, aqua culture, and water-based recreation), we uniquely offer fun, interactive experiences with diverse bodies that rely on the lagoon. We do this differently from others by offering learning experiences that focus on the hands-on doing (not just viewing) of how people and wildlife depend on active watershed management.