Salton Sea Shoreline
This is an Eastward view of the Salton Sea shoreline taken in Desert Shores CA. It is apparent how the sea has retreated over time leaving a salty wasteland.
The Salton Sea was accidentally created in 1905 when the Colorado River irrigation system to the Imperial Valley was breached and for 2 years flowed uncontrolled into a dry lake bed to create the Salton Sea.
During the 1950's and 1960's, each year ~1.5 million people (including the Hollywood celebs) visited the “Salton Riviera”. Over time, without a major source of fresh water the salinity of the lake increased to more than twice that of the oceans. Now it has limited appeal to humans and wildlife.
All hope is not lost and there are continuing efforts to Save the Sea, www.SaveOurSea.info.
Salton Sea Shoreline
This is an Eastward view of the Salton Sea shoreline taken in Desert Shores CA. It is apparent how the sea has retreated over time leaving a salty wasteland.
The Salton Sea was accidentally created in 1905 when the Colorado River irrigation system to the Imperial Valley was breached and for 2 years flowed uncontrolled into a dry lake bed to create the Salton Sea.
During the 1950's and 1960's, each year ~1.5 million people (including the Hollywood celebs) visited the “Salton Riviera”. Over time, without a major source of fresh water the salinity of the lake increased to more than twice that of the oceans. Now it has limited appeal to humans and wildlife.
All hope is not lost and there are continuing efforts to Save the Sea, www.SaveOurSea.info.