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Imperial Valley

4.0 (69) agriculture
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  • Identified as a major agricultural region.
  • Site of the engineering accident involving the Colorado River that led to the Salton Sea's creation.
  • Agriculture is the primary economic driver, making it a powerhouse.
  • The agricultural industry is now causing air pollution.
  • Air quality issues are negatively impacting the health of its communities.

The Imperial Valley is a major agricultural region whose history is linked to an engineering accident with the Colorado River that created the Salton Sea. While its agricultural activity has made the valley an economic powerhouse, it is now the source of air pollution that is poisoning local communities.

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