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The Desert Shores Restoration Project

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November 25, 2019 at 6:52 pm Kerry F. Morrison read more

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Good News!! BLM has approved us for the Glamis Recreation Area to set up a booth this winter Season!
We are looking for a couple of Volunteers each to day from Sun upish to Sun downish for our first weekend November 29th, 30th and December 1st. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday next week.) There will also be another opportunity on New Years week.

Volunteers should keep in mind this is an outdoor event. Consider weather conditions accordingly. Also, limited foods are available through vendors, expect to bring your own food and beverages for the durations just in case. Limited recreation bathrooms are available.

Agenda is to bring Awareness and Education about Salton Sea regional solutions, to those people who pass our booth and take interest, accept donations and sell merchandise as demand requires. (SOS Shirt)

NOTE: Volunteers MUST have a Weekly or Season Pass visible on the car shield at all times while at this event. Park Rangers will give citations otherwise. Consider teaming up and carpooling with another volunteer, we may have seats available. #volunteer #saltonsea #glamis #saveoursea #education #fun #offroad #adventure #nonprofit #desertshores

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PERFECT shot!! Bombay Beach by the amazing @zom_photography_
Tag us in your favorite Salton Sea photos and we'll feature our favorites! 😎

#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #nature #environment #saltlakes #travelphotography #exploretheworld #travelcalifornia #traveltheworld #travelgram #instatravel #igtravel #instapassport #travelmore #californiacaptures #unlimitedcalifornia #californialove#california4fun #visitcalifornia #bombaybeach #beautifuldestinations #goexplore #adventuretravel #coachellavalley #imperialvalley #explorecalifornia

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🌊🌊 California's largest and most endangered lake is shrinking. What would you do to help the Salton Sea? 🌊🌊
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #makeithappen #raisingawareness #npo #findyouroasis #california4fun #californialove #travelcalifornia #travelphotography #nature #environment

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Did you ever go fishing at the Salton Sea?

Just a few short years ago this was a common sight.
But with mitigation water gone and water transfers ramping up, there's not enough inflow to keep up with evaporation.
The salinity is increasing and it is getting harder for piscivorous birds to find enough fish.

There are still fish and they are still reproducing but for how much longer? Only time will tell.

Photo by @ltnagdess1955 it's a Vilma!
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#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelcalifornia #californialove #travelphotography #instatravel #rawcalifornia #wildcalifornia #imperialvalley #coachellavalley #birdphotography #saltlife

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Did you know salt was harvested in the Salton Sink before the flood of 1905 that created California's largest lake?
As previous bodies of water in the basin came and went over millennia, rich mineral deposits were left behind
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #nature #environment #saltlakes #saltlife #history #saltharvesting #culinary #culture #sodiumchloride

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Hi Sea-Savers! A bit back, we made a film with Black Moon Productions about some ways to restore the Salton Sea, told through an epic adventure, the Salton Sea Walk.
We'd love to share it with you if you haven't seen it, and if you have- please leave us a good review so we can share this story with larger audiences!
It only takes a minute and you'll Save some Salton Sea! @saltonseawalk @corbinschweitzer @blake.alexander7

Click link in bio to go to our Fb page or https://www.amazon.com/SOS-Salton-Walk-Randy-Brown/dp/B07NBVN5GV
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#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelcalifornia #californialove #travelphotography #film #documentary #education #raiseawareness #epicadventure #blackmoonproductions #saltonseawalk #sos

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Hey Salton Sea friends! If you're in Palm Desert next week check this out ➡️➡️➡️ On October 17th and 18th, the Pacific Institute and UCR Palm Desert will host a multi-disciplinary Salton Sea Summit.
The summit will include panels on hydrology, ecology, dust control, projects, and policy.
It is intended to attract a broad range of interests, promote an exchange of ideas, and develop new opportunities and partnerships.
Supported by the Water Foundation and the Bureau of Reclamation, the event will be hosted in both English and Spanish.

Click link in bio to go to our Facebook page and register online •
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#saltonsea #savethesaltonsea
#ecomediacompass #usgs #usfws #bureauofreclamation #education #science #recreation #hydrology #ecology #policy #coachellavalley #palmdesert #ucrpalmdesert #california #coloradoriver #drought #airquality #aridification #owensdrylake #environmentalinjustice #waterwars

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Did you know a giant freshwater lake existed here before the Salton Sea?

In the early 1900s the ancient lake was named after the Cahuilla people that used to fish in its waters.

Evidence of the high water mark is still visible on the mountains 🐟🐟 #ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #travelcalifornia #visitcalifornia #explorecalifornia #unlimitedcalifornia #californiacaptures #travellust #lake #ancient #history #nature #environment

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Good night and sweet dreams from all of us at the Salton Sea!

#sunset #saltonsea #ecomediacompass #JJPhillipsPhotography #savethesaltonsea #skyporn #cloudporn #nature #environment #travelphotography #travelcalifornia #visitcalifornia #explorecalifornia #rawcalifornia #wildcalifornia 📸@beach_pebbles

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LOCAL RESTORATION UPDATE 🌊🌊 Last week a motion to move the West Shores Restoration project forward was passed by Imperial County Board of Supervisors! 🎉🎉 This means Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) would work as the contracting agency with the State on phase 1 of the project at Desert Shores.
Big thank you to Imperial County Board members for supporting our community and our local restoration efforts. Let's do this! 👏👏 Aerial photos by @eric.hanscom
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#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #makeithappen #raisingawareness #npo #imperialvalley #imperialcounty#thankyou #aerialphoto #dronestagram #dronezoneclub

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Did you know the Salton Sea creates a favorable microclimate for growing produce all year round?🍇🍅🍋🥦 Imperial Valley produces two-thirds of the nation's winter vegetables. Citrus, dates, table top grapes and melons are also important crops.
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#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #vintage #citrus #agriculture#microclimate#grapefruit #Indio #Calipatria #SaltonCity #BombayBeach #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelcalifornia #californialove #california4fun #imperialvalley #coachellavalley #labeldesign

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S.O.S - Save Our Shores!
Our communities desperately need restoration in their own backyards.

Please join us on Facebook today to watch our LIVE video feed (Just click the link in bio)! We are giving a presentation about our hardworking residents, locals and volunteers and how far we've come to bring water back to the West Shores.

Thank you!
Photo by @beach_pebbles
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelcalifornia #californialove #travelphotography #instatravel #desertshores #coachellavalley #imperialvalley #facebooklive #environment #community #makeithappen
@audubonca @audubon_salton_sea @coachellavalley @nbcpalmsprings

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⚓ THURSDAY September 19th we are going LIVE! Join us on Facebook for an UPDATE of LOCAL RESTORATION at Desert Shores ⚓
We are giving a short presentation of restoration efforts in our own backyards. Volunteers, locals and residents have worked hard and we are proud to share the progress we've made!

Click the link in our bio and follow us on Facebook to tune in!
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #saveoursea #nonprofit #makeithappen #raisingawareness #community #facebooklive #video #facebook #california4fun #californialove #travelcalifornia #visitcalifornia @garciaonthego

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About a year ago we met with a representative of the state to discuss our local restoration efforts at Desert Shores 🌊🌊 To this day, no state funding has been allocated to any projects benefiting where residents actually live at the Salton Sea.

At the September 19th Salton Sea Authority board meeting, we will be giving an update on the volunteer and community led progress for the West Shores Restoration Project at Desert Shores. We will encourage these leaders to get involved and act on keeping our residents, habitats and homes safe.

If you'd like to help us and support current restoration efforts to get some water back to the West Shores, click the link in our bio 🌊🌊
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #community #makeithappen #raisingawareness #advocacy #travelcalifornia #visitcalifornia #explorecalifornia #nature #environment #nonprofit #volunteers #donate #wecandothis

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Habitat loss is a reality everywhere, including the Salton Sea.
Fish-eating birds like pelicans, osprey, heron, egrets and terns rely on it to rest and feed but for how much longer?
@audubonca
@audubon_salton_sea
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #beautifuldestinations #californialove #audubon #birdwatching #nature #environment #travelphotography #sunset

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Who can guess what part of the Salton Sea this aerial photo was taken?
Yup, the abandoned naval station on the SW shore.
Back in early 2000s salt evaporation ponds were used to reduce salinity in the Salton Sea. The remnants can still be seen today
Photos by @saltonseawalk
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #aerialphoto #djidrone #dronelife #dailydrone #beautifuldestinations #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #travelcalifornia #californialove #california4fun #travelphotography

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🚂 The Southern Pacific Railway and the Salton Sea🚂
In 1905 Colorado River flood waters broke through an irrigation canal, filling the Salton Sink.
For almost 2 years efforts to fix the breach failed until railcars were used to dump continuous loads of rock into the water.
After 3 weeks a dam was finally created; the Salton Sea was born. Today trains still run alongside the shore of the dynamic Sea 🌊🌊 #ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #saveoursea #saltlakes #history #trains #southernpacificrailway #railway #explorecalifornia #travelcalifornia #visitcalifornia #coachellavalley #imperialvalley

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Big thank you to all our followers, supporters and fellow Salton Sea aficianados!
We believe our mission to raise awareness about California's largest and most endangered lake is of utmost importance.
We are so happy you are sharing this journey with us 🌊💙🌊 #support #ecomediacompass #savethesaltonsea #saltonsea #visitcalifornia #explorecalifornia #npo #advocacy #community #makeithappen #raisingawareness #thankyou

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🌊 The Rise of the Salton Sea 🌊
Did you know the Salton Basin was flooded many times over millennia, creating vast inland lakes?
Eventually they all dried up again as the Colorado River's course changed direction.

But in 1905, spring floods breached an irrigation canal and for 2 years the full flow of the Colorado filled the basin once more.
For the next century the newly formed lake was sustained by agricultural runoff.

Recent water transfers from farms to urban areas has been steadily increasing. This means less water flows into the Salton Sea, causing its ecosystem to become imbalanced.

How do we restore balance? By adding a new source of water we can help the Salton Sea rise again!
#ecomediacompass #saltonsea #savethesaltonsea #historical #makeithappen #boats #saltlakes #travelcalifornia #adventuretravel #explorecalifornia #environment #nature #agriculture

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🎈Our Go Fund Me is taking off! Local restoration efforts are coming together thanks to YOU! 🎈

Thanks to YOUR generous contributions we're almost at the halfway mark of reaching our goal!

YOUR donations mean we are closer to restoring our shoreline communities.
Because of YOU we could refill the canals, create vital wildlife habitat, reduce airborne dust and maintain property values.

The Desert Shores/West Shores project is moving forward. YOUR support helps us get all the way there.

We appreciate all our supporters, we appreciate YOU 💙
Link to Go Fund Me in our bio
#ecomediacompass #GoFundMe #SaveOurShores #SaltonSea #community #makeithappen #environment #coachellavalley #imperialvalley #beautifuldestinations #visitcalifornia #explorecalifornia #fundraise #nonprofit #travelphotography #instatravel

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