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The '''Batiquitos Lagoon''' is a coastal wetland in southern [[Carlsbad, California]]. Part of the lagoon is designated as the [[Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area]], run by the [[California Department of Fish and Game]] as a nature reserve.<ref name = "dfg">[http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scmpas_list.asp California Department of Fish and Game]</ref> |
The '''Batiquitos Lagoon''' is a coastal [[wetland]] and [[estuary]] located in southern [[Carlsbad, California|Carlsbad]], in the [[North County (San Diego area)|North County]] region of [[San Diego County, California]]. |
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==Nature reserve== |
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Part of the lagoon is designated as the '''[[Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area]]''', run by the [[California Department of Fish and Game]] as a [[nature reserve]].<ref name = "dfg">[http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scmpas_list.asp California Department of Fish and Game: Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area]</ref> |
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The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is a private non-profit organization that works to preserve the [[lagoon]] and educate the public about the [[natural history]] of the lagoon. The Foundation operates the '''Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center''', with programs and guided walks about the importance of the lagoon as a habitat for birds, insects, plants, fish, mammals and [[benthic]] organisms. The [[nature center]] is open daily.<ref>[http://www.batiquitosfoundation.org Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation]</ref> |
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is a private non-profit organization that works to preserve the [[lagoon]] and educate the public about the [[natural history]] of the lagoon. The Foundation operates the '''Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center''', with programs and guided walks about the importance of the lagoon as a habitat for birds, insects, plants, fish, mammals and [[benthic]] organisms. The [[nature center]] is open daily.<ref>[http://www.batiquitosfoundation.org Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation]</ref> |
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==History== |
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There is a rumor that there is buried treasure in the center of the lagoon's island. Locals say that the island was a place where pirates would trade in the 1500s. Although it is not proven true, many people have been seen bringing shovels with them as they swim or paddle to the island. Up to now, the treasure has not been discovered. |
There is a rumor that there is buried treasure in the center of the lagoon's island. Locals say that the island was a place where pirates would trade in the 1500s. Although it is not proven true, many people have been seen bringing shovels with them as they swim or paddle to the island. Up to now, the treasure has not been discovered. |
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==See also== |
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*{{C|Lagoons of San Diego County, California}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.batiquitosfoundation.org Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and Nature Center website] |
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[[Category:Lagoons of San Diego County, California]] |
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[[Category:Carlsbad, California]] |
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[[Category:Estuaries of California]] |
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[[Category:Nature reserves in California]] |
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[[Category:Nature centers in California]] |
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[[Category:Museums in San Diego County, California]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas of San Diego County, California]] |
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Revision as of 23:14, 4 February 2016
The Batiquitos Lagoon is a coastal wetland and estuary located in southern Carlsbad, in the North County region of San Diego County, California.
Nature reserve
Part of the lagoon is designated as the Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area, run by the California Department of Fish and Game as a nature reserve.[1]
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is a private non-profit organization that works to preserve the lagoon and educate the public about the natural history of the lagoon. The Foundation operates the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center, with programs and guided walks about the importance of the lagoon as a habitat for birds, insects, plants, fish, mammals and benthic organisms. The nature center is open daily.[2]
History
There is a rumor that there is buried treasure in the center of the lagoon's island. Locals say that the island was a place where pirates would trade in the 1500s. Although it is not proven true, many people have been seen bringing shovels with them as they swim or paddle to the island. Up to now, the treasure has not been discovered.
See also
References
External links
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