SB 1178 - California Water Quality and Public Health Protection Act. (Padilla) | Cal Parks

Our Position

Support

Status

Dead - held in Assembly appropriations

This bill would give the state additional tools to recover costs and penalties from companies that pollute California's waters.

Position Statement

Water quality at our state beaches is of great concern, particularly for beaches in the San Diego area. Pollution coming into the Tijuana River watershed from Mexico has caused some beaches in the area to be closed up to 200 days a year.