USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum Public Meeting on February 26

USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum Public Meeting on February 26

 

The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Colorado River Citizens Forum board will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. MST.

 

• Francisco Zamora, Senior Director of Programs, Sonora Institute, and Hydrologist Roberto Rangel, The Nature Conservancy of Mexico, will present on “Environmental Restoration and Ecological Effects Projects along the Colorado River.” They will discuss the observed responses of the hydrologic system, vegetation, and wildlife to habitat and flow restoration in the Colorado River Delta.

 

• Cathy Douglas, Executive Director, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, will present on the “Yuma East Wetlands Restoration Project,” which aims to revitalize the waterfront area.

 

• Anna Morales, Area Operations Manager, USIBWC Yuma Field Office, will present gaging station telemetry upgrades and live weblinks.

 

The public meeting will be held in person at:

 

Yuma City Hall, Room 190

1 City Plaza

Yuma, AZ 85364

 

The public meeting will also be held virtually. Click here to join the meeting. If possible, it may be helpful for you to test connectivity on your own prior to the meeting by clicking on the “Join” link and ensuring your camera and microphone are functioning. Or join by phone: Call-in number +1 915-320-4718 – 380340730# Phone conference ID: 380 340 730#

For those connecting via phone, the presentations will be available before the start of the meeting. Go to the USIBWC Citizens Forum page at https://www.ibwc.gov/meetings/list/ and look for the links for the Colorado River Citizen Forum meeting.

 

If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please sign up ahead of time by contacting Frankie Pinon at frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov or 915-832-4716 by noon on February 21, 2025.

 

News Media Contact :

 

Frankie Pinon

frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov

915-832-4716

 

 

COLORADO RIVER CITIZENS FORUM

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. MST

 

Yuma City Hall, Room 190

1 City Plaza

Yuma, Ariz. 85364

 

And Via Teams

 

Agenda

 

• Welcome and Introductions – USIBWC Citizens Forum Board

 

• Environmental Restoration and Ecological Projects along the Colorado River – Senior Director of Programs Francisco Zamora, the Sonora Institute, and Hydrologist Roberto Rangel, The Nature Conservancy.

 

• Yuma East Wetlands Restoration Project – Executive Director Cathy Douglas, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

 

• Gaging station telemetry upgrades and live weblinks updates – USIBWC Area Operations Manager Anna Morales, Yuma Field Office.

 

• Public Comment

 

• Board Discussion

 

• Suggested Future Agenda Items

 

If you have a disability that you wish to self-identify confidentially that requires accommodation, please advise us ahead of time. For more information call 915-832-4716 or email frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov

 

Microsoft Teams meeting

 

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device: Click here to join the meeting.

 

Meeting ID: 282 026 525 287

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