(IID comments on New River and Salton Sea Funding)…Imperial Irrigation District Board President Norma Sierra Galindo released the statement.

Galindo said IID has been a strong advocate for continued funding to help address the challenges posed by the New River and the Salton Sea. She said they were very pleased to learn the Governor’s budget. Signed Monday, includes news funds for projects in the amount of $28 million for the New River and $19.3 million for the Salton Sea. Galindo said the District appreciates the Governor’s commitment to uphold California’s obligation to these projects and in doing so, helping improve the quality of life in our local community.