Alianza Coachella Valley

I just established the Salton Sea Conservancy to contain and eliminate the harmful air contaminants being released by the shrinking Imperial Valley lake. We're going to fight this head-on, accelerate restoration work, and protect communities who've suffered for far too long.

Big news today: we're excited to announce the launch of the Salton Sea Conservancy, our first new conservancy in 15 years. The conservancy will help deliver and sustain restoration projects improving air quality, wildlife habitat and community health.

NEW: California just launched its first conservancy in 15 years at the Salton Sea to support habitat restoration, improve air quality, and deliver lasting benefits to Salton Sea communities. @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom: “For too long, communities around the Salton Sea have carried the burden of environmental challenges and neglect. Today, California is changing that...”

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NEW: Imperial County’s sweeping industrial development plan promises a clean energy future. A coalition of community groups and scientists says the environmental review is riddled with failures. thrivingsaltonsea.com/2026/03/25/the…

We’re proud to share that IECF has awarded Alianza Coachella Valley an education grant! Because of this support, we can continue uplifting student and parent voices and promote restorative justice in CVUSD. We’re grateful to @inlandempirecf for standing with us in this mission.

There’s still time to share your voice! Take a short survey + mapping activity to help plan safer, more accessible routes for walking, biking, and low-speed EVs in the Coachella Valley. Everyone who participates is entered to win a $200 grocery gift card! qrco.de/CVLCC_SPP

Link to survey: qrco.de/CVLCC_SPP

Last Chance to Share Your Voice! Help shape a more walkable, bikeable, and connected Coachella Valley through the CV Link! Take a quick survey + mapping activity and let us know what connections you want to see in your neighborhood. PLUS: You could win a $100 grocery gift card!

Help Shape the CV Link! The CV Link will provide access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles throughout Coachella Valley. Help us prioritize potential connecting routes by taking a short survey & mapping activity. You could win a $100 grocery gift card!

Putrid, potentially harmful levels of hydrogen sulfide blow off the fast-drying Salton Sea far more often than what is recorded by regional air regulators, according to new research. Read more from @janetwilson66 for @MyDesert: desertsun.com/story/news/env…

Our statement about the recent ICE raids. Nuestra declaración sobre las recientes redadas del ICE.

New research shows the Salton Sea is emitting hydrogen sulfide gas, which smells like rotten eggs, at levels higher than previously measured. Read more from @latimes: latimes.com/science/story/…

A newly published study reveals that hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a toxic and foul-smelling gas, is being emitted from California’s Salton Sea at levels far higher and more frequently than previously reported. thrivingsaltonsea.com/2025/06/02/new…

📽️Wonderful footage from @CA_DWR taken yesterday at the filling of the first expansion pond at the Salton Sea. 👏This area is a key component of the Species Conservation Habitat Project, which is set to restore approximately 14 square miles of vital habitat when fully built out. We are so grateful to our partners, and so excited to see this project build momentum. This is just the beginning! 🧵(1/6) @IIDatWork @alianzacv @PacificInstitut @SenStevePadilla @AsmJeffGonzalez @CAgovernor @WadeCrowfoot @AudubonCA @ImperialCntyCA @SupVMPerez @CaliforniaDFW

Salton Sea communities are demanding stronger infrastructure, clean water and clean air. Read more from @alianzacv @calmatters calmatters.org/commentary/202…

Big day at the Salton Sea!💧State officials began filling the 750-acre Species Conservation Habitat East Pond Expansion—part of 2,000+ acres of new habitat to protect wildlife & water resources. A huge win for community & conservation partners! #SaltonSea bit.ly/43rp1d3

A powerful moment at the Salton Sea! 🌊 Leaders from @AlianzaCV, @CA_DWR, @CNRAnews, & community advocates celebrated the filling of the SCH East Pond Expansion—bringing habitat restoration to 2,000+ acres. A major win for the environment, public health, & local communities.

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