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BCLT Receives Major Grant for Wright’s Field Project to Save Endangered San Diego Thorn-mint

  BCLT receives major grant for Wright’s Field project – Article By Jo Moreland A $100,000 grant has been awarded to the Back Country Land Trust to save the endangered San Diego Thorn-mint wildflower in Alpine’s Wright’s Field. The San Diego Association of Governments, known as SANDAG, announced the award to the BCLT, which owns the Wright’s Field Preserve, in late September.  Walkers, hikers, bike riders, pet lovers and others enjoy the field where the endangered flowers bloom off Tavern Road. “It’s really exciting,” said Jon Green, BCLT program and outreach director. “It’s a $100,000 grant over three years.  It’s…