by Alianza Coachella Valley | Jan 19, 2023
There’s no doubt that fully understanding the complex crisis at the Salton Sea takes commitment, time, and a fair amount of scientific knowledge. But the desire to understand is strong among people living close to the sea. We constantly hear from the residents of... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Dec 15, 2022
The Alianza Kermes and its signature Soapbox Speech Competition returned Saturday with an impressive lineup for young speakers and more than $4,000 in prize money. Presented by Alianza and its Youth Organizing Council, the annual Kermes resumed this year after a... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Dec 2, 2022
In August 2021, Alianza launched our Community Science Program, where community members work alongside scientists to test water from the Salton Sea for contamination, including agricultural runoff. Because there is little to no water sampling done at the Salton Sea,... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Nov 14, 2022
In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election, Alianza was once again able to deploy a team of canvassers to encourage participation among East Coachella Valley voters. The power of the vote is one of the best ways for residents to influence policy and shape a... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Oct 27, 2022
Over the past week, the California Energy Commission hosted several in-person and virtual community workshops on the state Lithium Valley Commission’s draft report on lithium extraction in the Salton Sea region — an important part of the public input process that... by Alianza Coachella Valley | Oct 14, 2022
An important aspect of Alianza’s work is helping residents become community leaders and effectively advocate for needed change. That’s why the Alianza Youth Organizing Council exists: to prepare young people to be the Eastern Coachella Valley’s future leaders by...
