Tijuana River Cleanup and Infrastructure Improvement Plan

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A coalition of politicians, activists, physicians, and economists are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare the Tijuana River valley a public health emergency due to severe pollution. They have proposed a comprehensive plan to clean up the river and are seeking funding from state lawmakers. The plan includes establishing air quality standards for hydrogen sulfide, setting guidelines for workers near the river, upgrading the Saturn Boulevard crossing near San Ysidro to reduce toxic air pollutants, providing air purifiers for affected residents, and updating a trash collection boom on the river.