Rural Cultural Landscape of Northern San Diego County

Begining in Imperial County, San Diego Gas & Electric's planned 1.3 billion dollar Sunrise Powerlink will cross Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and move westward across North County to terminate a few miles from the coast. Critics say that the massive, imposing structure will do little to help the region meet California's renewable energy requirements or to improve reliability, and that Sunrise is largely unnecessary; up to 300 megawatts of renewable power from the Imperial Valley probably could be imported over existing power lines without the new powerlink! If allowed to proceed, the line will ruin the cultural landscape of one of the most pristine rural sections of the county, and it will affect many historical and archaeological resources.

In the Santa Ysabel Valley, the proposed powerlink route is within direct view of the Santa Ysabel Mission and crosses the Southern Emigrant Trail - the overland route taken by early immigrants on horseback and in wagons to San Diego. The powerlink will affect many other untouched scenic and historic areas, including Warner's Springs - one of the most important historical ranches in Southern California.

SAVED - By the now defeated Sunrise Power link.

2022 | 2021

2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016

2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011

2010

2009

Saves from last year's list

• Olivewood Women's Club
• Rural Cultural Landscape
• Spreckels Mansion
• 1888 Tourist Hotel

Newly Added

• Del Mar Fairgrounds
• San Diego County Operations Center Complex
• Golden Hill Fountain Grotto
• Ryan Aeronautics Complex
• Amy Strong Castle

Remaining from past years

• California Theatre
• Edgemoor Hospital
• Warner-Carrillo Ranch House
• Rancho Guejito
• Red Roost and Red Rest cottages

2008 | 2007 | 2006

2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

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