{"id":2032398,"date":"2023-09-14T19:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-supervisors-continue-emergency-on-u-s-mexico-border-sewage-issue\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T19:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T23:32:12","slug":"san-diego-supervisors-continue-emergency-on-u-s-mexico-border-sewage-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-supervisors-continue-emergency-on-u-s-mexico-border-sewage-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego Supervisors extend emergency on U.S.-Mexico border sewage problem."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-diego-supervisors-continue-emergency-on-u-s-mexico-border-sewage-issue%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032398&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>San Diego Continues State of Emergency Due to Pollution and Sewage<\/h2>\n<p>In a unanimous \u2063decision, the Board of Supervisors in San Diego voted on September 13 to\u2063 extend the state of emergency caused\u2062 by pollution and sewage \u200bflowing across the U.S.-Mexico border.<\/p>\n<p>Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas \u2064and Vice Chair Terra \u2063Lawson-Remer introduced a proclamation on June 27, \u200durging Governor Gavin\u2064 Newsom and President \u200dJoe Biden to issue similar declarations. The goal is to &#8220;suspend red tape that may hinder response efforts, and expedite\u2063 access to \u200bfederal resources for San Diego County.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the supervisors\u2064 directed the chief administrative officer to provide a report within 120 days on the economic impacts resulting from the transboundary\u2064 pollution and\u2064 seek available federal and state funding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-san-diego-county-supervisors-criticize-immigrant-legal-defense-program-5491847\">2 San Diego County Supervisors Criticize Immigrant Legal Defense Program<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-san-diego-county-supervisors-criticize-immigrant-legal-defense-program-5491847\"><\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/tuberculosis-case-found-on-san-diego-state-university-campus-5491825\">Tuberculosis Case Found\u2064 on San Diego State University Campus<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/tuberculosis-case-found-on-san-diego-state-university-campus-5491825\"><\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Representing districts with coastal regions, Ms. Lawson-Remer and Ms. Vargas highlighted the devastating impact \u200bof the Tijuana River on San Diego County&#8217;s coastlines and beaches.\u200b They cited extensive documentation by the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission, which\u200b revealed that\u2063 over 100 billion gallons of toxic effluent have entered the United States \u2062through the Tijuana River since 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, they expressed\u200b concern\u200b over 35 billion gallons of polluted water crossing the international border from a \u2063broken sewage treatment plant in Punta Bandera since December 28, 2022. 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The flow of contaminated water from the Tijuana River has consistently affected the health and safety of residents\u2062 and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>The Tijuana River runs along the U.S.-Mexico border, and due to inadequate infrastructure and poor waste management systems in Tijuana, sewage often spills into the river. This contaminated water then reaches \u2062the beaches of San Diego, posing a significant risk\u200c to public health and\u2062 the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The pollution and sewage problem has not only affected the pristine \u2062coastline and marine \u2064life but has also\u200c resulted in\u2063 the closure of beaches and recreational areas due to high levels of bacteria and \u200dpollutants in the water.\u200b This has had a detrimental impact on San Diego&#8217;s tourism industry and \u2062local businesses that rely on beachgoers and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064extension \u2062of the state of emergency indicates the urgency and seriousness of the situation. \u200bBy declaring a \u2064state of emergency, the Board of Supervisors aims to bring attention to\u200d the issue and mobilize\u200b resources to address it effectively. The proclamation \u200dalso \u2063emphasizes the need for cooperation and support from both the state and \u2064federal governments in \u200bcombating the pollution\u2062 and sewage problem.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key objectives\u200b of the state of emergency is\u200b to \u2062expedite access to federal resources. This is crucial in terms \u200cof funding and support for infrastructure improvements, such as upgrading wastewater treatment facilities and \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-diego-supervisors-continue-emergency-on-u-s-mexico-border-sewage-issue\/\" title=\"San Diego Supervisors extend emergency on U.S.-Mexico border sewage problem.\">implementing stronger pollution control measures<\/a>.\u200d The report requested by the supervisors on the economic impacts will provide valuable data to support funding requests and further highlight\u200c the financial toll the pollution problem is taking on San Diego County.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to mitigate the pollution and sewage issue have been ongoing for years, with \u2064initiatives such as \u2064the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program and the International Boundary and Water Commission&#8217;s Clean Water Act Section\u2062 123 program. These programs aim to improve wastewater treatment capabilities and monitor water quality along the \u200cborder region. However, the state of \u2064emergency declaration underscores the need for increased collaboration and expedited action\u200b to address \u2062the severity of \u200bthe \u200dsituation.<\/p>\n<p>San Diego&#8217;s\u2063 state of emergency due to pollution and sewage should serve as a\u200c wake-up call for all stakeholders involved. The health and \u2064well-being of residents, as well as the environmental integrity \u200bof the region, are at stake. It is imperative for both the \u2062U.S. and Mexican governments to prioritize this issue\u200b and allocate the necessary\u2062 resources to implement sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>This ongoing pollution and sewage problem is not only \u200ca local concern but also a matter of cross-border\u2063 environmental responsibility. The U.S. and Mexico must work together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mississippi-gov-signs-bill-enacting-level-playing-field-for-electric-vehicle-companies-and-traditional-dealerships\/\" title=\"Mississippi Gov. Signs Bill Enacting Level Playing Field for Electric Vehicle Companies and Traditional Dealerships\">find long-term solutions<\/a> and prevent further damage to public health and the ecosystem. The extension of the state of emergency is a step in the right direction, but it is essential to\u200b translate this declaration into concrete actions that will bring about lasting\u2062 change.<\/p>\n<p>San \u200cDiego&#8217;s picturesque coastline and vibrant marine life are part\u2064 of its unique \u2064identity and\u2064 a significant source\u2064 of\u2062 economic\u2063 prosperity. By\u200c effectively addressing the \u2064pollution and sewage issue,\u2064 San Diego can preserve its natural\u200b beauty, protect \u200bpublic health,\u200b and ensure the sustainability of its\u2064 tourism industry for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Board of Supervisors in San Diego voted unanimously to extend the state of emergency caused by pollution and sewage from the U.S.-Mexico border. Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer introduced a proclamation urging Gov. 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