The Badwater Salton Sea ultramarathon takes runners from the desert into the mountains, with more than 9,000 feet in ...

California's biggest lake has languished for decades as increased salinity, a sinking waterline and a foul smell have robbed it of past glory.

Creating a stronger future for the Salton Sea depends on our unity, especially as we navigate the uncertainties of the ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Joe by emailing [email protected] A massive lithium discovery beneath California's Salton Sea has set off a high-stakes push for what some have ...

State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.

After decades of failed attempts to preserve California's endlessly troubled 120-year-old Salton Sea, a myriad of new plans to save the salt-riddled lake are taking form. Scientists discovered a ...

Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated with titles of key executives. The first major development in Imperial County's vaunted but stalled Lithium Valley may have nothing to ...

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

Underinvested and underrepresented Salton Sea communities are pushing state officials for key infrastructure as lithium mining expands.

The Salton Sea, California's largest lake, has suffered from decades of environmental degradation, impacting the health of nearby residents and the local ecosystem. Recent funding allocations ...

Salton Sea communities will be closest to the environmental ... Alongside researchers from the University of Southern California, we are working to unearth areas of common interest between ...