Tijuana River: transboundary flow pollution.
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Overview
This joint resolution urges the U.S. Congress and President to fully fund the EPA’s Comprehensive Infrastructure Solution for the Tijuana River due to ongoing pollution impacting public health, the environment, and the local economy. It specifically calls for increased funding for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant and action to address pollution in the New River. The resolution also seeks to end beach closures in Imperial Beach and acknowledges past legal efforts to address the issue.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Congress and President to fully fund the EPA’s Tijuana River infrastructure solution.
- Requests President to declare a national emergency related to the Tijuana River pollution.
- Calls for sufficient funding for the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Asks for action to address pollution in the New River.
- Reinforces commitment to public access to the coast and ending beach closures in Imperial Beach.
- Encourages financial and technical support for the EPA and USIBWC.
- Requests approval of funding to address transboundary flow pollution impacting the New River.
Who is affected
- Residents of San Diego County and Imperial Beach
- Businesses in the affected areas
- Federal Government (specifically Congress and the President)
- United States Border Protection Agency
- United States International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC)
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