Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Salton Sea to launch support plan

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) made a major step in helping restore the Salton Sea.

The Salton Sea Conservancy was signed into law to support the area's habitat and increase public access.

Gov. Newson has been in support of the Salton Sea since 2019, and has accelerated plans to restore the area by securing over half a billion dollars for restoration projects.

"The Salton Sea Conservancy's creation is a historic moment for this region," said Gina Dockstader, Imperial Irrigation District Director. "Imperial Irrigation District is proud of its collaboration with state and federal officials to support hundreds of millions of dollars for projects that are restoring habitat and suppressing dust at the Salton Sea, and looks forward to working with the Conservancy's members to ensure the long-term benefits of these projects for Salton Sea communities."