11/10/2024
Orange County Coastkeeper and The Ridland Group hit a home run!
The Ridland Group has completed a state-of-the-art plan to capture stormwater originating from the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano. The new infrastructure will keep contaminated stormwater out of San Juan Creek, an important waterway that supports aquatic habitats and flows into Doheny State Beach. The plan resolves Orange County Coastkeeper’s concerns and cements the two groups alliance in support of clean water.
“We extend our sincere congratulations to The Ridland Group for completing this project ahead of schedule,” said Garry Brown, Founder and President of Orange County Coastkeeper. “We are excited to observe the new system during the upcoming rainy season and are confident in its success.”
Coastkeeper hopes the stormwater capture system can serve as a national model, proving that large-scale equestrian centers can be effective watershed stewards.
The Riding Park is now ready to host equestrian events in 2025. “This is a huge stride forward for the equestrian community,” said Ridland Group CEO, Hillary Ridland. "With this accomplished, we can get started on all of the upgrades we have planned for the park! We thank Coastkeeper for its cooperation as we found our way to the finish line!”
