Nearly $1 Million Set for Tijuana River and Coastal Projects

Nearly in binational grants will support efforts addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis and restoring coastal habitats, making the funding a new resource for work on both public-health and environmental concerns in the cross-border region.

The grants are described as binational, meaning the work involves the area shared by San Diego County and Tijuana. Their stated purposes are to address sewage problems connected to the Tijuana River and help restore coastal habitats.

The San Diego Foundation is associated with the grant announcement. The funding comes as the Tijuana River sewage crisis remains connected to conditions along the coast, where habitat restoration is also a focus.

The announcement identifies nearly in total grant funding. Details about the individual grant recipients, project schedules and the division of funding are not included here.