A number of documentaries have been made as of late due to the severity of the pollution problem and what the State of California will do to mitigate the problem. Will it divert water from the Colorado – again? Will it build a canal from the Gulf of California in Mexico?
A trip to the Salton Sea is worthwhile. Do know that there is an unattractive smell especially when the wind picks up. Be sure to wear some good walking shoes if you trek around – especially on the beaches. Here are photos from my recent trip to Bombay Beach and the geothermal pots.
Heading south on Hwy 111 the topography changes. There are swampy areas and surrounded by mountains on both sides of the Sea. I heard about the geothermal pots on the south side where geothermal plants are distributing electricity from extracting the hot water from underground. Here are some facts about geothermal. If you go be sure to bring some extra shoes – it’s muddy and sticky but super cool. The latest news is there is lithium in the water pumped from underground. This lithium can be used to create the batteries needed for electricity storage and electric cars. Will this become the lithium valley and save the future of the Salton Sea?
My suggested route to get to Salton Sea is from I-10…. This is the Cottonwood Springs Road exit – turn right on to Box Canyon road. Head south on Box Canyon and enjoy the winding road through the water carved canyon of the Mecca Hills Wilderness. An amazing ride and the topic of a future story.
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