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California’s Largest Lake Is Drying Up – And the Consequences Are Startling

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The dried lakebed is generating polluted dust from agricultural runoff, impacting nearby communities. A newly published study reveals that the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake by surface area, is experiencing an accelerated shoreline retreat following a policy change that redirected more Colorado River water to San Diego. As the lakebed dries, researchers warn that agricultural [...]

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California’s Largest Lake Is Drying Up – And the Consequences Are Startling

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The Salton Sea is California’s most imperiled lake. Can a new conservancy save it?

In summary A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars in projects be enough? Haze hung over the Salton Sea on a recent winter day, while black-necked stilts and kildeer waded in the shallows, pecking at crustaceans. Something else […] The post The Salton Sea is California’s most imperiled lake. Can a new conservancy save it? appeared first on…

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