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Breakthrough in Catalina Island Desalination Plant Dispute
After months of contentious hearings,the Catalina Island Conservancy and Southern California Edison announced a landmark agreement on December 26th for a new, environmentally sensitive desalination plant. The facility, crucial for the island's year-round water security, will use innovative low-intake technology to protect marine life. The agreement halts a pending lawsuit and allows construction to begin in spring 2026. Avalon residents, who have faced stringent water rationing in recent summers, celebrated the news as a vital step toward sustainability and resilience.
After months of contentious hearings,the Catalina Island Conservancy and Southern California Edison announced a landmark agreement on December 26th for a new, environmentally sensitive desalination plant. The facility, crucial for the island's year-round water security, will use innovative low-intake technology to protect marine life. The agreement halts a pending lawsuit and allows construction to begin in spring 2026. Avalon residents, who have faced stringent water rationing in recent summers, celebrated the news as a vital step toward sustainability and resilience.