Opening of the Tidal Basin
At noon on January 23rd, 2008 the tidal basin, a major component of the San
Dieguito Lagoon restoration, was opened to the sea.

The opening, close up.  Photo © Jacqueline Winterer

 

A little later - note inflow of colored water.  Photo © Stu Smith

 

Break through & south end of tidal basin.  Photo © Bill Farrell

 

North End of Tidal Basin.  Photo © Bill Farrell

 

More water inflow.   Photo © Stu Smith

 

Note the San Dieguito River emerging from under I-5 bridge
in upper left.  Photo © Stu Smith

 

Lagoon Panorama.  Photo © Stu Smith

 

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