Clean, safe drinking water is a human right in California, but in the Coachella Valley it often comes from groundwater that can contain harmful chemicals. These contaminants can cause serious health problems, especially for children, pregnant people, and older adults.

Dr. Michael Allen explores how climate, hydrology, and human activities have shaped the Salton Sea Basin, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.

Learn about the biogeochemical cycling of California's Salton Sea, exploring the effects of water policies and agricultural runoff on the lake's degradation and community health.

Explore the hydrological challenges of the Salton Sea Watershed, where declining Colorado River inflows and rising water demands threaten its ecological balance, emphasizing the need for informed water management.

Discover how the Salton Sea Geothermal Field offers a dual solution for renewable energy and lithium production, supporting California’s energy goals and global sustainability efforts.

Dive into the Salton Sea's complex ecosystem, where aquatic food webs support diverse species and face challenges like fluctuating salinity, highlighting the impacts on ecological relationships.

Learn about the primary producers of the Salton Sea, where photosynthetic and chemosynthetic organisms form the food web's foundation, amid challenges like algal blooms and toxic bioaccumulation.

Explore the vital wetlands of the Salton Sea, home to diverse life forms and critical refuges for migratory birds, amid challenges like rising salinity and pollution, driving innovative conservation efforts.

Aerobiology is the study of how tiny organisms move through the air from one place to another. In the Salton Sea region, drying lakebeds and rising dust can spread microorganisms that may affect air quality, human health, and the environment. Learning more about these airborne microbes can help protect both people and local ecosystems.