Senator Boxer Visits the Salton Sea

Friday, December 14, 2012

Senator Boxer and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar tour the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge to discuss the need to restore the Salton Sea and prevent it from turning into a public health emergency.

A view of the Salton Sea from atop Red Hill.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar speaks about his commitment to work with Senator Boxer to find funding to help restore the Salton Sea. They are joined by Congressman-elect Raul Ruiz, Assemblymember Manuel Perez, and the Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Mark Toy.
Senator Boxer is briefed on local efforts to restore the Salton Sea.
Senator Boxer tours the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation.
Senator Boxer discusses the urgent need to restore the Salton Sea. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation.
Senator Boxer is briefed on local efforts to restore the Salton Sea. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation.