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Dr. Ruiz Statement on the Pacific Institute's Economic Impact Study of the Salton Sea

September 4, 2014

Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement in response to the release of the Pacific Institute's Economic Impact Analysis on the Salton Sea:

"This study illustrates in no uncertain terms just how serious of a public health threat we face by inaction at the Salton Sea," said Dr. Ruiz. "As an emergency medicine physician, I know first-hand the health consequences associated with not addressing the declining Sea in the chronic asthma of children and the persistent respiratory issues of our seniors. I will continue to fight to prevent the dust exposure by working to turn this threat into an opportunity through public/private partnerships to create a renewable energy industrial park that creates jobs, revitalizes our local economy, and improves families' lives, turning the Salton Sea into a economic boon for our region."


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