Under the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, California state agencies are advancing projects at the Salton Sea to improve air quality and provide critical environmental habitat for birds along the Pacific Flyway.
Flows into the Salton Sea have declined in recent years, and the result is a shrinking, increasingly saline lake. As the Salton Sea recedes, previously submerged lakebed is being exposed, creating dust that is of concern to local communities.
At the same time, the SSMP team works to establish a long-term pathway for the Salton Sea beyond the next decade, including work to evaluate the feasibility of water importation as a strategy for restoration of the Salton Sea.
Since early 2019, the SSMP team has significantly improved its capacity to deliver projects at the Salton Sea. Informed by constructive input from community members, local leaders and interested groups, the team continues to work with partners to implement projects to improve conditions near the Salton Sea and institutionalize inclusive community engagement within and across SSMP projects.
The Salton Sea Management Program invites you to join one of our upcoming community meetings to get the latest on the active restoration projects happening around the Salton Sea. Connect with the Salton Sea State team to hear the latest project updates, ask questions, and stay engaged as projects continue to be implemented.
Everyone is welcome — community members, local leaders, and anyone interested in the future of the Salton Sea.
Enjoy complimentary food and soft drinks provided by Audubon, so bring your family and neighbors!
Event Dates & Locations
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Brawley Union High School Cafeteria 504 C Street, Brawley, CA 92227
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Coachella Library 1500 Sixth Street, Coachella, CA 92236
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Message from Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, Natural Resources Agency
The California Natural Resources Agency is committed to improving conditions for the people who live near the Salton Sea. We are working with our federal, state and local partners to accelerate progress on the Salton Sea Management Program’s 10-year plan. We support a transparent process with clearly defined goals and measurable objectives aligned with available fiscal and hydrological resources. Progress made by the program is overseen by the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Air Resources Board.
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The California Natural Resources Agency is committed to improving conditions for the people who live near the Salton Sea. We are working with our federal, state and local partners to accelerate progress on the Salton Sea Management Program’s 10-year plan. We support a transparent process with clearly defined goals and measurable objectives aligned with available fiscal and hydrological resources. Progress made by the program is overseen by the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Air Resources Board.