Brawley, California - Monday, April 11, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors and the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors will host a joint public workshop regarding the Salton Sea in Brawley.  The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Palmer Auditorium.

The workshop is an opportunity for both boards and members of the public to hear updates from state and federal agencies regarding Salton Sea related activities and programs.  Scheduled to speak are Phil Rosentrater, Executive Director of the Salton Sea Authority, Valerie Simon, Salton Sea Program Manager of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Bruce Wilcox, Assistant Secretary of Salton Sea Policy of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). 

Amongst the presentations, the public will be informed of the list of shovel-ready Salton Sea restoration projects that the CNRA submitted to the Legislature on March 31, 2016, pursuant to AB 1095, legislation introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and enacted in October 2015.

There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and/or provide comments.  Additionally, translation services will be provided.

Individuals interested in hearing updates regarding recent Salton Sea related activities are encouraged to attend.  For more information, contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at (442) 265-1020 or visit the Imperial County website.

Salton Sea Public Workshop, April 11, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the Palmer Auditorium, 480 North Imperial Avenue, Brawley, California.