The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden. Olivewood Gardens, a nonprofit founded in National City, will serve as interim operator for up to one year following the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County’s decision to terminate its lease in September due to health and safety concerns related to the Tijuana River sewage crisis.

Other Tijuana River news:

• ABC10 (San Diego): Tijuana River Valley Community Garden saved after county finds new operator
• KPBS (San Diego): County taps National City nonprofit to manage Tijuana River Community Garden
• Newsweek: US to extend river boom that blocked tons of trash from Mexico