Upcoming Community Events

Earth Day at the Salton Sea: Coffee & Canvas — April 25

A community Earth Day celebration featuring program updates from the Salton Sea Program and Audubon California, followed by a guided canvas tote painting activity. Spanish interpretation provided. Registration encouraged; limited to 25 participants.

  • April 25, 9:00–11:30 a.m. North Shore Yacht Club, 99‑155 Sea View Drive, Mecca, CA 92254

Feasibility Study Community Meetings — April 29 & 30

Learn about efforts to bring significant federal investment for the long-term restoration of the Salton Sea through the Imperial Streams and Salton Sea Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. Spanish interpretation provided.

  • April 29, 12:00–1:30 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom)
  • April 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. — North Shore Yacht Club, 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
  • April 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Brawley Teen Center, 220 Magnolia St, Brawley, CA 92227

2026 Salton Sea Program  Annual Report Community Meetings — May 6, 7, & 8

Receive updates on 2025 accomplishments, ongoing projects, and Phase I: 10-Year Plan milestones.

  • May 6, 5:30 p.m. — Mecca Community Center, 65250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
  • May 7, 5:30 p.m. — Grace Smith Elementary School, 9 E 4th St, Niland, CA 92257
  • May 8, 12:00 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom)

State Water Board Annual Salton Sea Workshop — May 20

The Salton Sea Program team will update the State Water Board on progress under the Phase I: 10-Year Plan and long-term restoration planning efforts.

  • May 20, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CalEPA Headquarters, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA Also offered via Zoom and webcast.

To learn more about how to participate in the State Water Board’s annual Salton Sea workshop on May 20th, visit waterboards.ca.gov/saltonsea. For questions about the annual workshop, contact Stephanie Holstege at Stephanie.Holstege@waterboards.ca.gov.