**Solid Waste Retention System Installed at Cañón del Pato Sand Separator**
Ahead of the upcoming rainy season in Tijuana, a new solid waste retention system has been installed at the sand separator in Cañón del Pato. Costing 500,000 pesos, the system primarily utilizes a net that was formerly used for illegal totoaba fishing. This innovative solution aims to halt the entry of solid waste into the sea, capturing up to two tons of waste each month during rainfall, and around 30,000 kilograms annually, predominantly plastic.
Rosario Norzagaray, Manager of Marine Waste at Costa Salvaje, emphasized that once the waste is retained, their team will remove it and integrate it into productive cycles, aligning with circular economy principles. This is the second system of its kind in the area, following the one at Los Laureles.
In preparation for continued rain, 12 landslides remain active in Tijuana. Local authorities are monitoring these sites to minimize potential impacts.
**Secondary Article: Anticipation of Rainy Season Highlights Environmental Concerns**
As Tijuana gears up for its rainy season, local residents express worry over current environmental challenges. One major concern is the solid waste accumulation threatening the city’s drainage systems. The newly installed retention system at Cañón del Pato offers a proactive approach to mitigate ocean pollution.
Simultaneously, around 28 sand separators in the area are reported to be in optimal condition, ready to handle the seasonal deluge. However, some neighborhoods, like Lomas Conjunto, fear the vulnerability of housing infrastructures to potential landslides, urging preventative measures.
Adding to local environmental efforts, the first winter storm is expected to arrive this weekend, prompting authorities to emphasize the importance of preparedness among Tijuana’s residents.
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