(Late) Sonny Bono's Project Nears Submit

Finding a resolution to the preservation of the largest lake in California was one of the most crucial projects of the late Sonny Bono. (Rep) ...
-Today, he would have been pleased with the diligent efforts of those who have finished an environmental report providing eight alternatives for saving the Salton Sea (California's largest lake.)

Proposals, soon to be presented to the Legislature. AFP/Getty Images/David McNew
Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge -06The Salton Sea...a major stop for birds on the Pacific Flyway (near Calipatria.) As brown pelicans (above) take to the skies for their winter migration; we are reminded to follow this project to completion!... Birds from space will be monitoring their movements in order to help scientists fight the spread of H5N1. --(the deadly strain of avian flu virus.)

According to Christina Almeida:
After two years of often intense debate and research, state officials have prepared alternatives at which $2.3 billion to $5.9 billion will be applied to avert a huge public health threat. The 35-mile-long lake is expected to shrink 60 % in the next 20 years (if nothing is done)... Read more.

How many other "Salton Sea's are there in our nation?
How many neglected regions around the Country await resolution?
Get involved in supporting efforts to protect America's future.Rebalancing the ecosystem of the Salton Sea,
California's largest lake. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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