Prof. Roya Bahreini and the UCR Salton Sea Task Force Envision Scientific Solutions to the Salton Sea's Problems

Roya Bahreini, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and an ETOX faculty member, and other members of the UCR Salton Sea Task Force have recently released a special report on the crisis at the Salton Sea and the vital role of science in addressing the related environmental problems. The report addresses anticipated water, air quality, ecological and human health problems associated with the shrinking lake and also discusses potential geothermal and mining opportunities.  Key points from the report and responses to common questions can be found in the UCR News article on the report. The result is an excellent report that hopefully will help direct California policy makers as they work to address the Salton Sea's problems. [The above photo of an obsolete dock at Desert Shores was taken by Caroline Hung and is on the cover of the report.]  

EPA Positions Available Based in San Francisco

The Superfund and Emergency Management Division in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 9 San Francisco Office has job opportunities for Remedial Project Managers posted at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/612513800. These job opportunities are for numerous positions based out of San Francisco for Remedial Project Manager positions working on abandoned uranium mines on Navajo Nation, other Superfund Sites on the National Priority List and Federal Facilities cleanups in Arizona, Nevada, California. Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands  To qualify for the position, applicants must meet the physical or life science education requirements and the related specialized experience described in the USAJOBS.gov announcement.  The positions are open to US citizens and the EPA is accepting applications for these positions only between Sept. 3-15, 2021.