Demonstrating Green Stormwater Solutions in Spring Valley

PIC is partnering with San Diego Youth Services and the County of San Diego to design and implement improvements to help collect rainwater for reuse and beautify parts of San Diego Youth Services Spring Valley campus. This project represents a new approach to stormwater management, public education, and workforce training—with benefits for the surrounding community and the region.

This demonstration project was initiated with San Diego Youth Services in 2024 and is supported by American Rescue Plan Act funding from the County of San Diego.

Construction Updates

In August 2026, PIC hired LB Civil Construction to construct the project, including the following elements to address stormwater:
• Bioswale: a vegetated channel that will filter stormwater along the north side of the fields
• Underground cistern: a below-ground cistern will collect and store stormwater for on-site irrigation to reduce utility costs

Construction started in September 2026 and is anticipated to be completed by December 2026. During construction, access to field areas may be limited.
Once complete, field access will be restored, and these stormwater features will serve as an outdoor learning lab for SDYS participants, campus users, and the community.

Questions & Comments – Feel free to reach out to LB Civil Construction or a representative from PIC
LB Civil Construction: Francisco Fernandez, Foreman – (760) 294-0974
PIC: Emmerie Schoolsky, Project Manager – eschoolsky@thinkpic.org