Tijuana River
The water and air pollution from the Tijuana River is impacting every aspect of community life – it’s in people’s homes, schools, and places of work.
Sarah Davidson, Surfrider Foundation
Most endangered rivers
Threat: Pollution
The Tijuana River is known for its communities on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border as well as stunning beaches, world-class surf breaks and diverse wildlife. This region, however, has been plagued with severe pollution for decades. Every day, millions of gallons of contaminated stormwater, sewage, harmful chemicals, and trash flow down the river into the Pacific Ocean. Protecting our communities and ensuring clean water is a non-partisan issue—it’s a matter of basic governance and national responsibility. The Trump administration must act decisively to declare a federal emergency to address this public health crisis.
American Rivers appreciates the collaboration and efforts of our partners:
- Surfrider Foundation
- Un Mar de Colores
Protect the Tijuana River
Join American Rivers and the American Rivers Action Fund in urging the Trump administration to declare a national emergency for the water pollution and public health crisis on the Tijuana River.
Toma Acción por el Rio Tijuana
Pedirle a la administración Trump que declare una emergencia nacional para garantizar la coordinación interinstitucional, la financiación y los recursos necesarios para abordar esta crisis.