… For decades, pollution from both sides of the U.S. / Mexico border have seeped into the Tijuana River. These impacts have only been made worse by climate change. From the border community of Imperial Beach at California’s Southern tip, reporter Philip Salata tells us more about how pollution, history, politics, and environmental racism all add up to a massive public health crisis. … [Salata:] This is actually a seasonal river, normally dry for most of the year. Not anymore. Now it flows year round with sewage. There’s been almost 1300 consecutive days of beach closures. 

Other Tijuana River sewage news:

• The Coronado Times (Calif.): South Bay survey shows concerns about air quality, tap water, and living in the area due to Tijuana sewage
• Coronado Eagle & Journal (Calif.): Operation Beaver marked the 45th anniversary of a bold move to keep the Imperial Beach shore open