In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Ms. Cassandra VanDyne from California State Parks to learn about the Salton Sea. It was once a desert oasis! Millions would flock here in the 1960s and 70s to swim, fish, boat, and even hold speedboat competitions!

However, once a desert paradise, it's turned into a public health and ecological disaster. All the fish inside have died out through mass extinction events and toxic dust is kicking up from the lake bed and causing residents in the surrounding area to fall ill. So what can be done to save it?

0:00 Intro

1:25 What is the Salton Sea?

6:13 Formation of the sea

12:30 Ecosystem of the sea

17:02 Why is the Salton Sea salty?

20:15 Pre-1970s Salton Sea Oasis

21:43 Decline of the sea

25:00 Fish Extinctions

28:55 Saving the Salton Sea

34:42 Closing Remarks

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