Tijuana River
Coverage of Tijuana River in the Nexus archive.
- United States’ EPA highlights bilateral progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
The U.S. and Mexico are advancing efforts to resolve the Tijuana River sewage crisis through agreements like Minute No. 333 and a bilateral memorandum of understanding. Mexico committed $93 million to sewage projects, and the EPA highlights progress on infrastructure and funding for Tijuana River solutions.
- Clarification: AP-US-Tijuana-River-California-Funding story
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is allocating $46 million for cleaning up the Tijuana River. The article clarifies that some of the funds are also designated for the cleanup of the New River.
- Newsom announces $46 million of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $46 million in voter-approved funding to clean up the Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border, addressing one of the nation's worst environmental crises.
- Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
A tsunami of sewage from Mexico is contaminating coastal waters in Southern California, prompting repeated beach closures and health warnings. The issue is largely linked to the Tijuana River, which carries untreated wastewater into US waters. Officials warn that exposure to contaminated water can lead to illness, including respiratory problems and gastrointestinal issues.
- Tijuana River sewage is making the air toxic and sickening thousands in California
Raw sewage from the Tijuana River, contaminated with industrial chemicals and trash, has been flowing into California since 2018, causing health issues for residents like Steve Egger. The U.S. and Mexico recently agreed to upgrade wastewater infrastructure to address the crisis.