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Salton: A Sea of Controversy

Journal of College Science Teaching—September 2000

The Salton Sea is an accidental lake that receives used irrigation water from the Colorado River. Humans have profoundly altered the area’s ecosystems. The sea is important for wildlife and recreation but is now saltier than the ocean. How might it be saved? This case study considers the Salton Sea’s problems and uncertain future.
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