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Framework Provides Vision, Action for Salton Sea Initiative (IID)

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IID released a new framework document that provides a comprehensive vision and specific actions in support of its Salton Sea Restoration and Renewable Energy Initiative.

In taking the next steps to avert the impending demise of the Salton Sea, eventual public health crisis and spur carbon-free energy development for California, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has released a new framework document that provides a comprehensive vision and specific actions in support of its Salton Sea Restoration and Renewable Energy Initiative.

A joint effort between IID and Imperial County, the initiative is a multiphased approach to Salton Sea restoration – the first phase being the development of a plan for an incremental restoration approach that will bridge the gap between current conditions and longer-range Salton Sea restoration planning measures.

• Framework One Sheet Summary 7/28/2015 [PDF]
• Executive Summary 7/28/2015 [PDF]
• Draft SSRREI Framework Document - Part 1 of 2 (18.6 MB) [PDF] 7/28/2015
• Draft SSRREI Framework Document - Part 2 of 2(18.3 MB) [PDF] 7/28/2015 
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