To complement EHL’s advocacy work, the Endangered Habitats Conservancy (EHC) was formed in late 2005 to work directly with property owners to conserve their land through purchase or easement. EHC can also hold and manage habitat lands.



Initially, EHC will focus on the restoration and management of the El Monte Valley in San Diego County, working in partnership with the landowner, the Helix Water District, and El Capitan Golf, a leaseholder willing to forego plans for two golf courses. Other opportunities along the San Diego River and in nearby Crest are under investigation. EHC also hopes to help manage and monitor portions of the expanding Multiple Species Conservation Program reserve system, in association with the San Diego Conservation Resource Network, an organization of local land trusts and conservation groups.

We expect to build upon our long-term relationships with state, federal, and local agencies, the private sector, and local communities as we develop this new Conservancy. In this effort, EHC will be guided by many of the same people who have provided leadership and continuity to EHL over the years.