Environment
Reduced water, rising salinity, and
toxic bacteria threaten local wildlife.
| Ecology of the Salton Sea: The Key is VariabilityBY MICHAEL F. ALLEN & CAMERON BARROWSDr. Michael Allen explores how climate, hydrology, and human activities have shaped the Salton Sea Basin, highlighting the need for effective management strategies. |
| Salton Sea Aquatic Food WebsBY SUMAYA TROY ALAAMADive 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. |
| Salton Sea Aquatic Primary ProducersBY SUMAYA TROY ALAAMALearn 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. |
| Salton Sea WetlandsBY SUMAYA TROY ALAAMAExplore 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. |
| Salton Sea HydrologyBY SUMAYA TROY ALAAMAExplore 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. |
| Lithium and the Salton SeaBY SUMAYA TROY ALAAMADiscover 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. |
| Biogeochemical Cycling of the Salton SeaBY CAROLINE HUNGLearn 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. |
| What is in the air?BY LINTON FREUNDExplore the composition of the air we breathe, focusing on dust emissions from the shrinking Salton Sea, the minerals in the dust, and the health impacts of resilient microorganisms. |