Contaminated Air, Water Affect Navy Training Area in California

Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California

For decades, the Tijuana River has been more than merely a geographical feature on the U.S.-Mexico border — it’s also persisted as an environmental hazard. Since the 1970’s, untreated sewage flows have polluted the river, contaminating beaches from the California communities of Coronado to La Jolla and disrupting both military operations and civilian life. Generations of service members stationed along the Silver Strand in San Diego County have …