Imperial Valley's next generation at risk from Salton Sea's toxic dust, doctors warn

UC Irvine-led researchers urge continued monitoring, intervention to mitigate air pollution

IRVINE, Calif. — A new study led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine has established a direct link between wind-blown dust from the receding Salton Sea and reduced lung function in children living nearby. The findings sound an alarm about a growing public health crisis in Southern California’s Imperial County and highlight the urgent need for interventions to protect vulnerable communities.