The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to hold a special meeting this spring to address the ongoing pollution crisis stemming from the Tijuana River. The meeting aims to bring together federal, state, and local agencies, along with bi-national stakeholders, to assess progress, identify gaps, and strengthen collaboration on solutions.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday to convene a special meeting on the Tijuana River border pollution crisis, planned for this spring.
— have agencies highlight milestones, including the $650 million expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant and other infrastructure upgrades; — feature updates from Mexican agencies and stakeholders on upstream wastewater repairs, including progress on the San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant near Tijuana.Panelists at the meeting will discuss updates on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, flood control measures and sediment capture, progress on upstream wastewater repairs and stormwater management south of the U.S.
Her colleague Joel Anderson suggested that a state and federal delegation needed to be part of the county meeting, and that he be allowed to lead it. Anderson noted the county's portion of affected land is small, compared to the city of San Diego.
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