U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced Tuesday that more than $6 million in federal funding has been earmarked for the Imperial Valley, targeting a critical mix of environmental restoration and municipal infrastructure in one of California’s most climate-vulnerable regions. … The lion’s share of the local funding—more than $4 million—is designated for the Bombay Beach Wetlands Project. For decades, the shrinking Salton Sea has exposed thousands of acres of playa, sending clouds of pesticide-laced dust into the air of a region that already suffers from some of the highest childhood asthma rates in the country. The federal infusion aims to stabilize and expand emerging wetlands, using water to “cap” the dust while restoring vital habitats for migratory birds.

Other wetlands news:

• The Eastsider (Los Angeles): Taylor Yard wetland project advances along the L.A. River in Glassell Park​