Salton Sea Coalition: Advocates for Salton Sea Revitalization – Ocean Water Importation and Desalination
The Salton Sea Coalition is a group of concerned citizens, local officials and water experts in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys who advocate for the importation of ocean water to refill the Salton Sea, and use VTE-MED desalination to rejuvenate the Salton Sea and produce a major new supply fresh water.
Speak up for the Salton Sea
California is updating its Nature-Based Solutions Climate Strategy—and your voice matters. Review the draft and share why restoring the Salton Sea and protecting surrounding communities should be priorities in California’s climate planning. Public comments are due November 24, 2026.
Salton Sea Renewal Project
The Salton Sea Coalition supports larger-scale testing of Sephton Water Technology’s VTE-MED desalination approach, designed for the Salton Sea’s highly saline water. The project aims to better understand how this technology could contribute to long-term restoration efforts.
Salton Sea Conservancy
The Salton Sea Conservancy is a state agency within the California Natural Resources Agency, established by Senate Bill 583 in 2024 to support projects, partnerships, and long-term management in the Salton Sea region.
The Salton Sea Coalition is not affiliated with the Conservancy; we’re sharing this resource to help keep our community informed.
Learn more about the UC Riverside Salton Sea Summit 2026
Updates & News
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The Weekly Hydrologic Update from 8/2/26 indicates the Colorado River System is the lowest capacity in 70 years
August 4, 2026 – Tortolita Alliance Water Woes XLVII USBR Kicks The Can Read full article here.
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California Puts New Money Toward Projects Addressing Cross-Border Pollution in the Tijuana River and New River Watersheds
August 24, 2026 – Spectrum News Tijuana River Sewage Crisis Continues to Impact San Diego Families Read full article here.
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Arizona, California, and Nevada Face Mandatory, Severe Reductions in Their Water Allowances From the Critically Strained Colorado River
August 22, 2026 – CNN Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows Read full article here.
