P.O. Box 2374
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-8389
Fax: (760) 357-8779
E-mail: info@calexiconewriver.com

Calexico New River Committee

First organized community grassroots effort for New River cleanup in Calexico, CA

Do you know What the committee does?

In response to the need for organized efforts to mitigate the negative impact of the New River the Calexico New River Committee (CNRC) was established in 1999 by a group of concerned community members

Activities

Advocacy for policy change
Community education/ awareness meetings
Development of community-generated policy documents
Train community leaders

Sponsors
  • The California Endowment
  • Manzanita Band of the Kumeyay Nation
  • Rabobank
  • The California Wellness Foundation

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIVER

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  • Highly polluted waterway that flows from Mexico into the United States.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): ingestion and dermal exposure to New River water poses a threat to public health".
  • Raises serious health concerns, pollutes the environment, & prevents economic development.
  • Over 65 compounds were found of volatile organic compounds.
  • The river is reported to be "the most polluted waterway in North America".
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): ingestion and dermal exposure to New River water poses a threat to public health".