March 13, 2024 - Leslie Reynolds, Groundwork’s Executive Director, discusses Groundwork’s role in the new SANDAG/CalTrans pilot project to reconnect Southeastern San Diego communities that have been historically divided by highways.

March 13, 2024 - Jacinta Hinojosa, Groundwork Resident Leader and Chollas View resident voices her concerns on property identified for an affordable housing complex versus park space to address heat and flooding climate issues.

March 12, 2024 - Southeastern San Diego (see map) was selected for a State Caltrans project to reconnect communities that were divided by freeways. Groundwork was also selected along with others to reach out for community input in setting the infrastructure project priorities.

Feb. 11 2024 - “Heavy rains offer revelations and reminders about environment, inequality” Leslie Reynolds is interviewed with other experts on the Chollas Creek Watershed climate change impacts.

Feb 5, 2024 - San Diego has lingering issues with stormwater”. PBS interviews a local resident and Leslie Reynolds, Groundwork’s Executive Director, on flooding issues. Leslie explains the need for Green Infrastructure solutions for the Chollas Creek watershed to protect the community and ecosystem.

Feb 3, 2024 “What a proposal to improve to storm water management in San Diego looks like”. Leslie Reynolds, Groundwork’s Executive Director, joins the discussion on a multi-benefit view when solving Creek flooding.

Jan 26, 2024 “Group works to study Chollas Creek area to prevent future flooding”. Vicki Estrada, Groundwork’s Board Vice-President starts the conversation on Green Infrastructure solutions to curb Chollas Creek flooding.

Jan 23, 2024 “San Diego’s Chollas Creek overwhelmed by recent storm”. KPBS shows the effects of the flooding in Chollas Creek. Vicki Estrada, Groundwork’s Board Vice President, shares ways to improve the Creek’s design.

Jan 23, 2024 “Out of an Apocalyptic Movie’: San Diego Residents Describe Flood Escape”. New York Times reports on the impact of the torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Chollas Creek. Leslie Reynolds, Groundwork’s Executive Director, explains how redlined communities with disproportionate pollution, unemployment, chronic health conditions, are being most impacted.