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- Salton Sea Open-House at Bombay Beach — October 23Join the Salton Sea Management Program, Audubon California, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the California State Parks at our Open House to learn more about the habitat restoration projects and other initiatives happening near Bombay Beach. We will meet at the Bombay Beach Community Center on October 23, at 5:30 p.m., for an in-person open-house community event. Click here to… Read more: Salton Sea Open-House at Bombay Beach — October 23
- SSMP eNewsletter — October
Celebrating Latino Heritage Month, the Creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy, and More Funding for Salton Sea Habitat Restoration Projects! The California Natural Resources Agency and the Salton Sea Management Program celebrated Latino Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, which is an annual tradition of honoring, remembering, and uplifting the enduring contributions of Latino communities across California. This… Read more: SSMP eNewsletter — October - SSMP eNewsletter — August
SSMP Projects Update Pelicans are Back! More Bird Species Flocking to the Salton Sea The recently filled ponds at the Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) project are showing promising ecological benefits, particularly for local and migratory bird populations. Multiple bird species are now actively utilizing these restored wetland environments, signaling a positive shift in the region’s biodiversity. Notably, the return of… Read more: SSMP eNewsletter — August - SSMP e-Newsletter — June
SSMP Project Updates In Case You Missed It: Historic Milestone Achieved for Restoration Project at the Salton Sea The Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP), alongside its regional partners and State officials, gathered at the southern end of the Salton Sea to witness a major milestone for the SSMP’s Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) project. Water was released into a newly constructed… Read more: SSMP e-Newsletter — June - State Reaches Historic Salton Sea Milestone as First Major Restoration Project Fills with Water
Haz click aquí para leer en español Salton Sea — On May 22, leaders from local, state, federal, tribal, and nonprofit organizations gathered to mark a pivotal achievement at the Salton Sea — the filling of the first expansion pond in the State’s flagship restoration effort. Known as the East Pond Expansion, this area is a key component of the… Read more: State Reaches Historic Salton Sea Milestone as First Major Restoration Project Fills with Water - Species Conservation Habitat Project is Being Filled with Water
- SSMP e-Newsletter — April
SSMP Project Update Water is Now Filling a Major Aquatic Restoration Project at the Salton Sea! As we continue to expand the largest restoration project at the Salton Sea, the Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) Project, this month marks a critical milestone: for the first time, water is flowing into the first pond (“East Pond”) of the project! The East Pond… Read more: SSMP e-Newsletter — April - Join us at the Next Community Meeting on the Annual Report, April 30 and May 1
LEARN ABOUT RESTORATION EFFORTS AT THE SALTON SEA AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! PLEASE JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY MEETINGS!• Get an overview of the recently released 2025 SSMP Annual Report• Learn about restoration protects at the Sea and current planning efforts• Meet with members of the State’s Salton Sea team to ask questions and provide feedback… Read more: Join us at the Next Community Meeting on the Annual Report, April 30 and May 1 - 2025 SSMP Annual Report Submitted to State Water Board
The California Natural Resources Agency has submitted its 2025 Annual Report on the Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP) to the State Water Resources Control Board, prepared in compliance with Order WR 2017-0134. The report provides specific updates on the SSMP’s activities in 2024 and planning for future projects, ongoing partnerships to help the SSMP meet its goals, community engagement, and next… Read more: 2025 SSMP Annual Report Submitted to State Water Board - 2025 Salton Sea MIP Work PlanThe 2025 Monitoring Implementation Plan Work Plan is now available. Plan de Trabajo del Salton Sea MIP
- 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… Read more: SSMP e-Newsletter — February - SSMP e-Newsletter — January
SSMP Updates Working Together for the Salton Sea and Salton Sea Communities: A Message from the New Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy Hi everyone — as we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and affirm my commitment to continue delivering on SSMP obligations and accelerating the progress of our work at the… Read more: SSMP e-Newsletter — January - SSMP e-Newsletter December
SSMP Project Updates More Restoration Projects at the Salton Sea Cleared for Implementation Since the last publication of this newsletter, the SSMP has taken a major step forward in its efforts to permit additional restoration projects. On November 27, the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a permit to the State of California that establishes a framework for the… Read more: SSMP e-Newsletter December - Meeting Recording: MIP Annual Work Plan — November 19, 2024The SSMP is now updating the inventory for the 2025 Monitoring Implementation Plan (MIP) Work Plan and is inviting you to help us update existing projects or submit new projects that are currently taking place at the Salton Sea. We kindly request that you submit updates and new projects using this voluntary submission form.
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