The Feb. 18 Salton Sea Authority (SSA) meeting revealed ongoing momentum at the Salton Sea as projects begin construction and new grant funding becomes available. For those unfamiliar with the SSA, it is a joint powers authority made up of representatives from the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, Imperial County Board of Supervisors, Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the Coachella Valley Water District Board of Directors and members of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Tribe. The SSA meets monthly to address Salton Sea issues.
During the Feb. 18 meeting, Bruce Wilcox, Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy under California Natural Resources, reported that construction is underway on the 420-acre shallow habitat project at Red Hill Marina on the southeast section of the Salton Sea. That project, most of which is expected to be completed in 2016, will cover Read More