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Save Our Sea - Being Seen
Ecomedia Compass have been responsible for a wide range of initiatives in order to get the word out about the plight of the Salton Sea. July 2 saw 'Save Our Sea Sacramento!'. Visitors were encouraged to participate in the event by... — Updated 12/22/2016
Salton Sea - Environmental Health Summit
The 7th annual Imperial County Environmental Health Leadership Summit is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Brawley Union High School, 430 North Imperial Avenue in Brawley. The Imperial County Environmental Health Summit is organized by Comite Civico del Valle, an Imperial... — Updated 10/21/2016
Earthquake Threat Diminished
The quake warning established following the cluster of earthquakes at the Salton Sea is due to expire today, at midday. Although smaller magnitude temblors have been recorded over the last few days, Thomas H. Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center says “I w... — Updated 10/4/2016
No Possibility of Precipitation
Despite rain storms gathering over the Salton Sea and dark clouds hovering over the mountains yesterday, the skies are back to blue with a scattering of light cloud. Temperatures will stay in the low 90's this weekend before... — Updated 10/3/2016
Geothermal Companies - Incentive to Employ
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1074, which was authored by Sen. Ben Hueso. The bill, specifically expands the eligible uses of funds in the Geothermal Resources Development Account, to include projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products and other... — Updated 9/30/2016
Drop, Cover & Hold On
Following the swarm of recent small magnitude earthquakes that began on Monday near the Salton Sea, the Director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services reminded local emergency managers and the public to be prepared for... — Updated 9/30/2016
UFO Over Ocotillo
An eye witness reported that the strange lights were back in the sky last night around 10:15 p.m. Although the video was taken in Ocotillo Wells, the lights themselves appeared to be over the Salton Sea area. The witness described... — Updated 9/29/2016
Salton Sea - Firefighters Need Support
Salton City Volunteer Fire Department is in desperate need of funds to replace old and damaged firefighting gear and equipment. The department is also in need of funds to send its members to EMT and Specialty Fire Training. The dep... — Updated 9/29/2016
Earthquakes across Salton Sea
A 4.3 earthquake in the water, just south of Bombay Beach, was registered by the US Geological Survey this morning. The shallow quakes were centered in an area where the San Andreas Fault enters the Salton Sea. There were three small earthquakes at 4:38 a.m before the largest... — Updated 9/26/2016
Salton Sea - Conservation Grants
Federal conservation grants rants of $2 million each are going toward conservation efforts near the Salton Sea, in Colton and in the rapidly developing west side of Riverside County. “This shows continued federal commitment to our conservation plan,” said Charlie Landry, exe... — Updated 9/18/2016
Salton Sea to Sacramento
Let's show Sacramento that we're ready for action at the Salton Sea. EcoMedia Compass are organizing a trip to be heard across the nation. Reserve your seat on our Charter Bus to attend California's Salton Sea at the Secretary of... — Updated 9/16/2016
What's Hot in Borrego
What's hot in Borrego? Apart from the towns people, who have seen summer refusing to loosen it's grip, are the preparations for Borrego Days. Updates will be announced at today's meeting, 4p.m. So far there are many favourites... — Updated 9/16/2016
By Sea View Elementary Goes Robotic
Sea View Elementary School in Salton City is not only the first elementary school in the Coachella Valley Unified School District to have a Student Technology Club, it is the also the first to have someone without a heartbeat, or even a heart for that matter. The 4th through 6th... — Updated 9/13/2016
Sen. Boxer - Act Faster, Salton Sea
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., visited the Salton Sea Thurs. Aug. 18, and called for local, state and federal agencies to hurry up with restoration plans. Boxer made her comments after a briefing from local, state and federal offici... — Updated 9/10/2016
Salton Sea - Odor Alert
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory due to elevated levels hydrogen sulfide from the Salton Sea. Hourly average concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) peaked in the evening of September 5 at 45 parts per billion immediately downwind of... — Updated 9/6/2016
Gangs, Tobacco and Sea in Sacramento
As the end of session is called by the lawmakers, the Salton Sea is not the only hot topic being discussed. Here are some of the highlights of notable bills passed this week. AB 635 by Assemblywoman Toni Atkins requires the Department of Health Care Services to study how best to... — Updated 9/3/2016
State Senator Ben Hueso - New Bill for Salton Sea
State Senator Ben Hueso announces that Senate Bill 859 has made its way to the Governor’s desk. The budget-related measure contains a proposal that would allocate $1.4 million to the Salton Sea. “While we still have a long way to go, every bit of funding for the Salton Sea wil... — Updated 9/3/2016
Salton Sea - Missing Person
The Quartzsite Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 65-year-old woman who was last seen in Quartzsite approximately two years ago and is believed to be in the Salton Sea area. Lt. Mike Ewald said that... — Updated 9/2/2016
Salton Sea - Border Agents, $840K of Cocaine Seized
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a woman suspected of drug smuggling after they discovered packages of cocaine hidden in her vehicle on Wed. Aug. 31. The incident occurred after a woman driving a recent model BMW 328i approached the checkpoint. where a Border Patrol... — Updated 9/2/2016
Salton Sea - 3.1 Quake
The U.S. Geological Survey have reported a shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was registered early morning, on Wed. Aug. 31 eight miles from Salton City. The temblor occurred at 12:04 a.m. PDT at a depth of 4.3 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 28 miles from... — Updated 9/2/2016
White House Steps in to Move Salton Sea Projects Forward
The White House has stepped forward in the fight to save the Salton Sea, a move designed to prove the federal government's commitment to save the Sea and the communities surrounding it. According to a statement from the White House, Wednesday's announcements include: A memorandum... — Updated 9/2/2016
Save Our East County Lakes
A petition has been launched online to save two East County Lakes. Witnesses claim firefighting aircraft had to go to alternative water sources, farther away, during the Border Fire - in which two people died, due to the city of... — Updated 8/7/2016
Borrego In the Clouds
Borregans have woken up to the stench of the Salton Sea drifting through the valley and shrouded in clouds. Todays forecast calls for 20% chance of rain and partly cloudy. A stray thunderstorm is possible. Highs today of... — Updated 8/2/2016
Borrego Springs - Storm Update
Weather reports have reduced Borrego's chances of getting storms today, from 40% - down to 20%. Humidity is staying at high levels, currently 41%. Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray thunderstorm is possible. Highs near 105F The odor from the Salton Sea is still prevalent around town... — Updated 8/1/2016
Audubon California Steps in for Salton Sea
Conservation groups have been vying unsuccessfully for years to stop the slow-motion ecological disaster at the Salton Sea, but that isn't scaring Audubon California away now. "There's just no way that you can talk about doing... — Updated 8/1/2016
