$80.5 Million in the State Budget Means a Restored Salton Sea

A chunk of the California state budget that was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this week will be used to finally begin restoration of the Salton Sea in Imperial County. The $80.5 million means a green light on wetland construction after countless environmental impact studies were made over the years, Dan Farris, director of operations for the Coachella Valley Water District, told KPCC.

These wetlands, which are set to be established on the south end of the body of water, will provide provide something that hasn’t been there for some time: a habitat for wildlife.