Photo: Salton Sea Receding Amid California's Worst Drought Since 1977

San Diego CA

07 July, 2021

6:07 PM

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By Reuters, Times of San Diego July 7, 2021 Aerial and ground photos taken of the Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, show the dramatic effects of the state's worst drought since 1977. Its receding shoreline has caused an ecological crisis as exposed silt is blown into surrounding areas. From the air, brown furrowed fields stretch as far as the eye can see and the sun beats down on an almost evaporated canal that looks like a gaping wound. Dusty former boat launches have fallen into disuse, too far from the waters they once served. Drought has scorched much of the West, prompting farmers in California to leave fields fallow and triggering water and energy rationing in several states. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.