'An open sewer' – Tijuana River moves up Top 10 'Most Endangered Rivers' list

America’s Rivers Are In Crisis. That Puts Us All At Risk

A new report reveals that half of U.S. rivers, including the Mississippi, Tijuana and Lower Rio Grande, are dangerously polluted, putting drinking water, wildlife and entire communities at risk. - Articles from The Weather Channel

Tijuana River the second most endangered river in US in 2025

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The Tijuana River has been severely polluted for decades, impacting air and water quality for residents who live near the Tijuana River Valley, not to mention creating a foul odor that gets worse with heat. These issues plaguing the Tijuana River have prompted nonprofit environmental advocacy group American Rivers to list the river as the second most endangered river in the United States in 2025. The Tijuana River made …

'An open sewer' – Tijuana River moves up Top 10 'Most Endangered Rivers' list

Residents and activists gathered to urge federal and state officials to respond to the Tijuana River pollution crisis. This sign urges leaders to heal “our river, coast and community”. (Photo courtesy of Surfrider Foundation) The Tijuana River, for the second year, has made a not-so-impressive list, as one of America’s Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers of 2025. And the urgency has increased – the river, which crosses the U.S.-Mexico border, rose to …

EPA director says he's coming to check out America's 2nd most endangered river

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin said he will tour the border region Tuesday. He posted on X the sewage from Mexico needs to stop immediately.

POLITICS: EPA Chief To Visit San Diego As Mexico Continues To Dump Raw Sewage Into U.S. Waters – One America News Network – U-S-NEWS.COM

OAN Staff Stella Escobedo3:24 PM – Thursday, April 17, 2025 A growing environmental crisis is drawing national attention as raw sewage from Tijuana continues to flow into U.S. waters, affecting communities in San Diego and the Navy SEALs who train there. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is scheduled to visit the region on April 22 to assess the situation firsthand. One America’s Stella Escobedo spoke with Bill Wells, the mayor of El Cajon, about the…