Local teacher uses social media to speak out on Tijuana River sewage crisis
Every year, billions of gallons of toxic pollution flow across the U.S.-Mexico border down the Tijuana River, bringing untreated sewage, hazardous industrial chemicals and trash into the Tijuana Estuary and Pacific Ocean. This pollution has led to years of beach closures in cities like Imperial Beach, along with growing threats to public health from waterborne and airborne pathogens. … With a large following on TikTok, [high school teacher Jessica] Figueroa started creating videos about what residents are experiencing. … In a recent TikTok, she called on Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency for the Tijuana River Sewage crisis. Earlier this month, San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre also urged Newsom to declare a State of Emergency due to high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the South Bay.
Other Tijuana River news:
- Surfrider Foundation: Blog: Happy Tijuana River Coalition Day!
