(The California Wildlife Conservation Board approves a grant)....They have agreed to award the Imperial Irrigation District a $5.2 million grant.

It is part of $59.5 million in grants to support 25 habitat protection and restoration projects in 21 counties across the state. The IID Grant is for the implementation of the Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement project at the Salton Sea. The project aims to restore just over 560 acres of wetland habitat for migratory birds and endangered species such as the desert pupfish, while also controlling dust near the disadvantaged community of Bombay Beach. Long term management will be led by the Salton Sea Conservancy, with support from state agencies and conservation groups.