SSMP e-Newsletter — February

Engagement Opportunities

SSMP Community Engagement Committee Meeting

The SSMP Community Engagement Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on March 27 for a virtual meeting on Zoom. The Committee will convene to receive information on the 2025 SSMP Annual Report and discuss upcoming public meetings focused on the Report. An update on the recent work by the Science Committee will be provided and Staff from the State Water Resources Control Board will provide more information on their Annual Salton Sea Workshop.

SSMP Community Engagement Committee Meeting
Click here to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89676437027

Or dial: +1 669 444 9171
Webinar ID: 896 7643 7027

Meeting agenda and materials are forthcoming. Visit www.saltonsea.ca.gov for more information.

REMINDER: Save the Date for the Annual State Water Board Salton Sea Workshop

The State Water Resources Control Board will hold its annual workshop on the status of Phase 1 of the Salton Sea Management Program on May 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to ~6:00 p.m. The one-day workshop will be hosted in a in-person location in Coachella Valley (exact location will be announced), and a virtual participation option through Zoom. Public comment is welcomed and encouraged.

Spanish interpretation will be provided as well as materials translated into Spanish.

Additional meeting information will be uploaded as it becomes available on the Water Board Salton Sea page at waterboards.ca.gov/saltonsea/. 

SSMP Partners in the Community

Fishing for Knowledge: SSMP Wildlife Experts Explore Fisheries for Restoration Projects

In January, members of the SSMP team visited different commercial fisheries located near the Salton Sea. The group, comprised of environmental scientists, biologists, engineers, and other wildlife experts, arrived at the fisheries early in the morning, eager to learn about their operations and fish farming techniques. They were greeted by the fisheries’ management team, who provided an overview of their operations, including the types of fish farmed, feeding techniques, breeding techniques, and harvest processes.  The aquaculture staff took the members of the SSMP team on a tour of the various fish tanks and ponds, where they observed the different life cycles of the farmed fish. The aquaculture staff graciously answered the many questions that the SSMP group asked throughout the tour. The team took notes on the importance of water conditions conducive to a thriving environment for fish.

The visit offered valuable lessons about the intricacies of commercial fisheries, providing a deeper understanding of how such operations could align with broader wildlife conservation efforts. It also helped the team highlight the importance of listening to local experts who can help achieve greater success for aquatic life and Salton Sea restoration projects.