Restoring Salton Sea

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
PROGRAM #10664 12:00 PM PT

Restoring Salton Sea. 

California announced a project to accelerate Salton Sea restoration efforts. The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland lake, has shrunk in recent years due to reduced flows from the Colorado River, and the planet warms. The exposed, dry lakebed releases dust that worsen air quality in the Imperial Valley, a region already burdened by poor air quality. The reduced water levels and increased salinity also negatively impact habitat for wildlife, including birds traveling the Pacific flyway. Coinciding with this, community organizations are launching a campaign to revitalize Salton Sea communities by building trail networks, addressing public health concerns, and educating residents about the impact of exposure to playa dust and water quality..

Guests: Silvia Paz, Executive Director, Alianza Coachella Valley, Coachella, CA; Miguel Hernández, Public Affairs Officer for the Salton Sea Management Program, California Natural Resources Agency-CNRA, Brawley, CA; ​​Jose Luis Olmedo Vélez, Director Ejecutivo, Comite Civico del Valle, Inc., Brawley, CA; Moises Cisneros, Senior Campaign Organizer, The Sierra Club, San Bernardino, CA; Felicitas “Féliz” Nuñez, Co-Chair, Salton Sea Coalition, Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Photo: Governor Gavin Newsom

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