Army Corps of Engineers Extends Public Comment Period on Draft Environmental Assessment to August 20, 2022

Salton Sea Management Update – August 1, 2021

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Also: Upcoming SSMP Engagement Opportunities and Events; SSMP Community Engagement Committee to Meet on August 23; SSMP Community Workshop: Long Range Plan Workshop set for September 1; SSMP Long-Range Plan Committee to Meet on September 7

On June 21, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and the proposed Letter of Permission procedures for the State of California’s Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP) Phase 1: 10-Year Plan. The public review period has been extended to August 20 and comments can still be submitted.

Public comments can be submitted on the Draft EA and proposed Letter of Permission procedures electronically to: splregssmp@usace.army.mil until 5:00 p.m. (PST) on August 20, 2022.

This important comment period is your opportunity to help shape the projects planned for the Salton Sea as part of the SSMP’s 10-year Plan.

For more information and to view the official Corps documents, please visit: https://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Projects-Programs/.

Upcoming SSMP Engagement Opportunities and Events

The SSMP team continues to place a strong focus on meaningful community engagement throughout the program. The team is coordinating public events to further inform the community about projects around the Salton Sea, as well as to create spaces for community members to familiarize themselves with the processes that are part of the SSMP’s Phase I: 10-Year Plan as well as the Long-Range Plan.

The following are upcoming SSMP engagement opportunities planned over the coming weeks.

SSMP Community Engagement Committee to Meet on August 23

The SSMP Community Engagement Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 23 at 2:30 p.m.

SSMP Engagement Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 23 at 2:30 p.m.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88016801572

Or join over the phone by dialing:

Dial: 1 (669) 900 6833

Webinar ID: 880 1680 1572

SSMP Community Workshop: Long Range Plan Workshop set for September 1

The SSMP invites community members, and all interested parties to participate in a virtual Community Workshop on September 1. The team will provide updates on the Long-Range Plan and would like to receive your comments to help develop the Long-Range Plan.

Long-Range Plan Community Workshop

Thursday, September 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87412669300

Or join over the Telephone:

Dial: +1 (253) 215 8782

Webinar ID: 874 1266 9300

SSMP Long-Range Plan Committee to Meet on September 7

The Long-Range Plan Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. for a virtual meeting on Zoom to discuss updates and receive feedback on the development of the Long-Range Plan.

SSMP Long-Range Plan Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83504819444

Or join over the Telephone:

Dial: +1 (346) 248 7799

Webinar ID: 835 0481 9444

Links to the meetings and other materials will be uploaded to the SSMP website at www.saltonsea.ca.gov.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact: Cnra-saltonsea@resources.ca.gov.

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