Great news, the House passed my amendment today that will provide $2 million in additional, critical funding for federal environmental restoration projects that benefit public health such as at the Salton Sea. Salton Sea Authority, Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club California | Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD

14K views · 366 reactions | The 2023 California Wildlife Photo of the Year was taken at the Salton Sea! Congrats to wildlife photographer Paulette Donnellon on the honor and the great shot. Did you know 70% of the state’s burrowing owls population lives at the Salton Sea? Stay tuned on NBC Palm Springs where we’ll hear more from Paulette in the coming weeks with Olivia Sandusky! | NBC Palm Springs | Facebook