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The communities of Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Salton Sea, Bombay Beach, and Seeley are small, diverse towns located in Imperial County near the receding Salton Sea. Residents here represent a mix of backgrounds and cultures, with many families facing economic hardship and a high proportion of Spanish-speaking households.

These communities experience some of the most severe air quality challenges in California, with persistent dust, particulate matter, and pollution from agricultural runoff, exposed playa, and heavy winds. The proximity to the Salton Sea and the New River further exacerbates health risks, contributing to elevated rates of asthma and respiratory illness, especially among children and older adults. The region falls under the jurisdiction of the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District.

The district has teamed up with Aclima and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to launch a community air monitoring project guiding future actions as a part of SMMI. Using Aclima’s advanced sensors, the project collects detailed, block-by-block data on air quality throughout the community. This provides residents with clear information about local pollution and helps guide actions to improve air quality, focusing on the areas and people most affected.

In April 2025, local residents, community partners, and project teams gathered to discuss these pressing air quality concerns, review new monitoring plans, and collaborate on solutions for a healthier future.

Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)

Following a period of public review, we have revised the CAMP for Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach, and Seeley as of September 3, 2025. This is the final version of the CAMP and has been approved by CARB.

Download the updated version of Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach, and Seeley’s Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) to read about how air quality will be monitored.

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El Plan de Monitoreo de Calidad del Aire de la Communidad (CAMP)

Tras un período de revisión pública, hemos revisado el CAMP de Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach y Seeley a partir del 3 de septiembre de 2025. Esta es la versión final del CAMP y ha sido aprobada por CARB.

Descargue la versión actualizada del Programa Comunitario de Monitoreo del Aire de Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach y Seeley para leer sobre cómo se monitoreará la calidad del aire.

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Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)

The Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) for Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach, and Seeley is a partnership between Los Amigos de la Comunidad, Aclima, and the California Air Resources Board.

The initial Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach, and Seeley Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) was published on May 19, 2025. You can download the original version by clicking the button below. To read the final CAMP, please navigate to the "Final Approved CAMP" button on the right.

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El Plan de Monitoreo de Calidad del Aire de la Communidad (CAMP)

El Plan Comunitario de Monitoreo del Aire (CAMP) de Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Salton Sea, Bombay Beach, y Seeley es una asociación entre Los Amigos de la Comunidad , Aclima y el Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California.

El borrador anterior del Plan Comunitario de Monitoreo del Aire (CAMP) de Niland, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach, Bombay Beach y Seeley se publicó el 19 de mayo de 2025. Puede descargar la versión original haciendo clic en el botón de abajo. Para leer el CAMP actualizado, navegue hasta el botón "CAMP Final Aprobado" situado a la derecha.

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Los Amigos de la Comunidad

Los Amigos de la Comunidad is a grassroots nonprofit in Imperial Valley focused on environmental justice and community health. They provide outreach, education, and direct support to local residents-especially Spanish-speaking and underserved communities-while advocating for cleaner air and a healthier environment around the Salton Sea and New River.

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Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)

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