Abandoned Resort, Salton Sea

Abandoned Resort, Salton Sea · 09:38 AM

This once lively resort was abandoned to rising water and became the home of pigeons and junkies. It was razed a while back and there is no sign that it ever existed

Adam · 10-09-2010, 07:53 PM

Duplicate. Moved.

Steve Beswick · 10-11-2010, 01:25 AM

It is a shame the way that the problems of the Salton Sea have been ignored for so long. I guess there is always something more "important" to deal with.

Blue · 10-11-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

It is a shame the way that the problems of the Salton Sea have been ignored for so long. I guess there is always something more "important" to deal with.

Scenes like that were very common around the Salton sea 7 or 8 years ago when I was working in the area. However, its not an easy problem to address. 1. The salinity of the SS is 44 parts per thousand whereas the Pacific Ocean is 32. 2. Pollution is concentrating in there from water entering south of the border but has been not P.C. to address. 3. I was at a scoping meeting where it was discussed about restoring it to its original state.

Number 3 I found interesting because its natural state is desert.

The Salton Sea was formed by accident in 1905 and was a result of a canal accident that flood the valley with water pouring in from the Colorado River for ~ 5 years.

Part of the changes are the maturing of the system.

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10-11-2010, 01:25 AM	#3
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	It is a shame the way that the problems of the Salton Sea have been ignored for so long. I guess there is always something more "important" to deal with.

10-11-2010, 08:40 AM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Steve Beswick It is a shame the way that the problems of the Salton Sea have been ignored for so long. I guess there is always something more "important" to deal with. Scenes like that were very common around the Salton sea 7 or 8 years ago when I was working in the area. However, its not an easy problem to address. 1. The salinity of the SS is 44 parts per thousand whereas the Pacific Ocean is 32. 2. Pollution is concentrating in there from water entering south of the border but has been not P.C. to address. 3. I was at a scoping meeting where it was discussed about restoring it to its original state. Number 3 I found interesting because its natural state is desert. The Salton Sea was formed by accident in 1905 and was a result of a canal accident that flood the valley with water pouring in from the Colorado River for ~ 5 years. Part of the changes are the maturing of the system.