Lacey: In the 1950s, Salton Sea rivaled Yosemite in tourism
Stephen Lacey · The Carbon Copy: The lithium land grab in California · Feb 10, 2022 · at 2:13
Stephen Lacey discusses the historical peak of the Salton Sea before environmental degradation caused its decline.
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“In the 19 fifties, it was a booming vacation destination. It rivaled Yosemite National Park and tourism.”
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