Tijuana River named one of the ‘Most Endangered Rivers’ [Video]

SAN DIEGO — The Tijuana River was named to American Rivers 2024 ‘Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers’ list, announced the Surfrider Foundation and Un Mar De Colores Tuesday morning.

The announcement was made at a news conference at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center Amphitheater.

“We’re hoping this will be a turning point to help elevate this story at the national level,” said Sarah Davidson of the Surfrider Foundation.

She said though people in the San Diego region are aware of the problem of cross border sewage and pollution, people across the country aren’t as familiar with the issue. 

Davidson said she’s seen action taken after other rivers have been named to the list.

The two environmental non-profits want people to sign a petitionaimed at President Joe Biden and U.S. Congress, calling on the federal government to fully fund the infrastructure its going to take …