**New Solid Retention System Installed at Cañón del Pato Desander**
With the rainy season approaching in Tijuana, a new solid waste retention system has been installed at the Cañón del Pato desander. This initiative, aimed at preventing pollution, has been spearheaded by Costa Salvaje, a clean-up and environmental conservation organization. Rosario Norzagaray, the manager of the Marine Waste division at Costa Salvaje, highlighted that this new system, costing around 500,000 pesos, features a net originally used in illegal totoaba fishing.
This innovative system is designed to capture two metric tons of waste each month during the rainy season, amounting to up to 30 metric tons annually. The primary target is to stop plastics and other debris from reaching the ocean. Norzagaray explained, “The system will collect the waste so our team can then retrieve and recycle it, promoting a circular economy.” This is the second installation of its kind, the first being at Los Laureles.
**Secondary Article: Impacts and Future Plans for Tijuana’s Waste Management**
The installation at Cañón del Pato comes as part of broader efforts to tackle significant environmental issues in Tijuana. With 28 other desanders in Tijuana reported to be in optimal condition ahead of the rainy season, the city is focusing on preventing soil erosion and landslides, a common occurrence during downpours.
Recent reports have highlighted fears among residents in areas such as Lomas Conjunto about potential landslides that could damage or destroy homes. Additionally, some local businesses have faced setbacks due to technical failures in cross-border trade processes, exacerbating tensions in an already challenging climate.
In response to these multifaceted challenges, Costa Salvaje and local authorities are working on additional systems that integrate waste into productive cycles, further emphasizing sustainable practices. These efforts reflect continued investment in environmental management and infrastructure resilience as Tijuana prepares for the first winter storm forecasted to arrive this weekend, promising cooler temperatures and more rain.
Stay tuned for more updates as these initiatives develop, aimed at safeguarding both the community and the surrounding natural environment.