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 - © Jacqueline Winterer

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

Break through & south end of tidal basin - © Bill Farrell

North End of Tidal Basin - © Bill Farrell

More water inflow - © Stu Smith

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

Lagoon Panorama - © Stu Smith

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