CA SJR22

Urges the federal government and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to take immediate action to address cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River Valley.

Identifies decades of pollution problems including raw sewage, waste tires, trash, and sediment flowing from Mexico into the Tijuana River Valley, with a major 2017 spill of 143 million gallons of raw sewage.

Notes the Tijuana River estuary is designated as "Wetlands of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention, provides critical habitat for endangered species and migratory birds, and serves low-income communities through recreational areas.

Documents that the USIBWC has failed to comply with Federal Water Pollution Control Act requirements for over 30 years despite multiple local lawsuits filed in March 2018 and a May 2018 Notice of Intent to Sue filed by the California Attorney General.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, Congress members, the USIBWC Commissioner, the Governor, and the Attorney General.