San Diego Region - Tijuana River and Estuary TMDL

Background

The lower six miles of the Tijuana River and the Tijuana River Estuary (the Tijuana River Valley) are degraded due to excessive sedimentation and trash. As a result, numerous beneficial uses are impaired, primarily those associated with aquatic life (e.g., warm freshwater, estuarine, and marine habitat, rare and endangered species, etc.), and human health (e.g., contact and noncontact water recreation, fishing, shellfishing, etc.). In order to meet water quality objectives and restore beneficial uses, the San Diego Water Board is initiating development of TMDLs to address these impaired waters.

New and updated information may frequently become available throughout the development process.

Public Documents

(All Documents are in PDF format unless otherwise noted)

For Additional Information

Questions or comments regarding the Tijuana River Valley Sedimentation and Trash TMDLs may be sent to Mr. Charles Cheng at 858-627-3930 or by email at ccheng@waterboards.ca.gov.