Environmentalists sound the alarm on Salton Sea as oasis is left in the dust
The Salton Sea has lost a third of its water over the last 25 years and left nearby communities vulnerable to toxic dust and other pollutants. ABC News The Power of Water ABC News Photo Illustration More than a century ago, an accidental oasis in the California desert created a popular residential and vacation spot for families. But over the last few decades, environmental experts say climate change and drought in the Salton Sea have led to a destination that's been plagued with dust bowls, receding waters and other hazards. "When we came here, from the window of my house [I] could see it. So, I thought it was beautiful where I lived," Nancy del Castillo, who moved to a community near the sea with her family nine years ago, told ABC News. "But when they told me, 'Oh let's go closer to the lake'…I said, 'Oh God, what is happening?' There were dead fish." Nancy del Castillo, who moved to a home near the Salton Sea with her family nine yea...