Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Salinization in field in San Joaquin Valley, California

Detailed Description

Salinization—the buildup of salts in soils to levels that are harmful to plants—is a worldwide
problem and affects about one-fourth of the irrigated land in the United States. White salt deposits, from severe
salinization, coat fields in the western San Joaquin Valley in California.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Was this page helpful?