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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250827T160000
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum August 27 - Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Link to Presentation \nLink to Meeting Recording \n  \nThe US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Colorado River Citizens Forum board hosted a virtual public meeting on: \nWednesday\, August 27\, 2025\, from 4-6pm MST \n  \n• Katrina Grantz\, Deputy Regional Director with the Bureau of Reclamation\, presented on the operational challenges of the Glen Canyon Dam (GCD). Her presentation will include a high-level overview of GCD infrastructure\, updates on maintenance activities such as re-lining the river outlet works\, interim operating criteria for the river outlet works\, and the status of related studies \n• Dan Bunk\, Area Manager of the Boulder Canyon Operations Office\, Bureau of Reclamation\, provided an overview of the Lake Mead/Powell Tiers and their use in federal decision-making for annual operations. Additionally\, Mr. Bunk will present a hydrology update and walk through the August 24-Month Study tier determinations for the 2026 operating year. \nThe public meeting was held virtually.
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-colorado-river-citizens-forum-august-27-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Tell_City:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Tell_City:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum August 14\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video \nLink to Presentations \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 3-5 p.m. CDT \n  \n• Frank Lazo\, USIBWC Dam Operator Supervisor\, provided updates on operations and maintenance at Anzalduas and Retamal dams\, including future projects. \n• Dr. Apurba Borah USIBWC Lead Hydraulic Engineer\, discussed progress on the Arroyo Colorado Dredging Design Project in Hidalgo and Cameron counties\, Texas. \n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nUSIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Rd.\nMercedes\, TX 78570
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-lower-rio-grande-citizens-forum-august-14-2024/
LOCATION:USIBWC Mercedes Field Office\, 325 Golf Course Road\, Mercedes\, TX\, 78570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T214005Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum August 12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video \nLink to Presentations \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nTuesday\, August 12\, 2025\, from 3-5 p.m. MST. \n  \n• Francisco Morales\, Project Manager\, North American Development Bank\, presented on his agency’s wastewater projects aimed at preventing transboundary flows in the Nogales\, Arizona\, area. \n• Joaquin Marruffo Ruiz\, Border Programs Administrator\, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality\, provided an update on progress\, challenges\, and plans for the Oso Wash and Brickwood Canyon projects in Arizona. \n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nTubac Community Center\nSanta Cruz County\, North Facility\n50 Bridge Road\, Tubac\, AZ 85646
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-southeast-arizona-citizens-forum-august-12-2025/
LOCATION:Tubac Community Center\, 50 Bridge Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Arizona
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250603T221003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T214101Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum June 12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video \nLink to Presentation \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) San Diego Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nThursday\, June 12\, 2025\, from 6-8 p.m. PDT \n  \n\nUSIBWC Senior Leadership and representatives from PCL Construction and Stantec Consulting Services\, Inc. provided an update on the acceleration of the incremental expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant from 25 to 35 million gallons per day.\n\n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at: \nCoronado Community Center\n1845 Strand Way\nCoronado\, CA 92118
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-san-diego-citizens-forum-june-12/
LOCATION:Coronado Community Center\, 1845 Strand Way\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250603T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T204001Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum June 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Link to Video Uploaded After Meeting \nLink to Presentations \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum board will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nMonday\, June 9\, 2025\, from 6-8 p.m. MDT \n\nUSIBWC Area Operations Manager David Duran will provide updates to flood plain operations\, recycling programs\, and recent water releases.\n\n\nUSIBWC Civil Engineer Luz Favela will provide an update on the American Canal Lower Reach Replacement Project.\n\n  \n\nThe public meeting will be held in person at: \nDoña Ana County Government Center\, Commission Chambers \n845 N. Motel Blvd.\, Las Cruces\, NM 88007
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-upper-rio-grande-citizens-forum-june-9-2025/
LOCATION:Doña Ana County Government Center\, 845 N. Motel Blvd\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upper Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250319T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T032220Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum - April 17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentations** \n**Link to Video** \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025\, from 3-5 p.m. CDT \n\nJoseph Tritz\, USIBWC Maintenance Worker Supervisor\, presented Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project updates.\n\n\nIvan Santos\, Graduate Research Engineer with Research\, Applied Technology\, Education\, and Service\, Inc\, Rio Grande Valley\, discussed the development of a demonstrable hydrologic forecasting framework and prototype decision support tool.\n\nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nUSIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Rd.\nMercedes\, TX 78570
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-lower-rio-grande-citizens-forum-april-17-2025/
LOCATION:USIBWC Mercedes Field Office\, 325 Golf Course Road\, Mercedes\, TX\, 78570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250319T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T052213Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum - April 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentations** \n**Link to Video** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on:\nTuesday\, April 15\, 2025\, from 4-6 p.m. MST \n  \n\nJohn Light\, USIBWC Nogales Field Office Area Operations Manager\, provided field office updates and the status of the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation project.\n\n  \n\nSharon B. Megdal\, Director\, Water Resources Research Center\, & Dr. Elia Tapia Professor\, Universidad de Sonora provided a joint presentation on the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program\, discuss broader groundwater management efforts in Arizona\, and will hold a brief discussion on prioritizing Transboundary Aquifers in the Arizona–Sonora Region.\n\n  \n\n\nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nWater Resources Research Center\, University of Arizona\n350 N. Campbell Ave.\nTucson\, AZ 85719
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-southeast-arizona-citizens-forum-april-15-2025/
LOCATION:Water Resources Research Center\, University of Arizona\, 350 N. Campbell Ave.\, tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Arizona
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250213T211451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152837Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum - February 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentations** \n**Link to Video** \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Colorado River Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on \nWednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, from 4-6 p.m. MST. \n\n\nFrancisco Zamora\, Senior Director of Programs\, Sonora Institute\, and Hydrologist Roberto Rangel\, The Nature Conservancy of Mexico\, presented 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.\n\n\nCathy Douglas\, Executive Director\, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area\, presented on the “Yuma East Wetlands Restoration Project\,” which aims to revitalize the waterfront area.\n\n\nAnna Morales\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC Yuma Field Office\, presented gaging station telemetry upgrades and live weblinks.\n\nThe public meeting was held in person at: \nYuma City Hall\, Room 190\n1 City Plaza\nYuma\, AZ 85364
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-colorado-river-citizens-forum-public-meeting-on-february-26/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T000000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250228T011833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T163659Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Middle Reach Stakeholders Forum - February 19 & February 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentation** \n**Link to Video** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) will host in person and virtual public meetings in the Middle Rio Grande region on \nFebruary 19 and 20\, 2025. \nPresenters will cover the Amistad Dam mitigation plan\, the Safety of Dams program\, ongoing\nand upcoming area operations\, and an update on Rio Grande hydrology\, water deliveries\, and Minute 331. A tour of Amistad Dam was offered on Wednesday\, February 19\, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CST \n  \nKarla Benitez\, USIBWC Civil Engineer: Amistad Dam mitigation plan. \nDelbert Humberson\, USIBWC Hydrologist: Update on Rio Grande hydrology\, water deliveries\, and Minute 331. \nMario Gomez\, USIBWC Acting Operation and Maintenance Chief: Updates to the Safety\nof Dams program and ongoing and upcoming area operations activities \n  \nFirst meeting held on Wednesday\, February 19\, from 2-5 p.m. CST. at: \nDel Rio Municipal Building \n109 W Broadway St.\, Del Rio\, Texas \nSecond meeting held on Thursday\, February 20\, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. CST at: \nLaredo Water Museum \n2702 Anna Ave.\, Laredo\, Texas
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-middle-reach-stakeholders-forum-february-19-february-20-2025/
CATEGORIES:Middle Rio Grande Stakeholders Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250205T182821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152819Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum - February 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentations** \n**Link to Video** \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) San Diego Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on \nThursday\, February 13\, 2025\, from 6-8 p.m. PST. \n  \nUSIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner and staff presented updates on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant and its compliance\, Minute 328\, and transboundary flows. \nBrian McNeece\, San Diego Citizens Forum Co-Chair\, presented  on a recent tour the USIBWC Citizens Forum Board took of the City of San Diego’s Ocean Monitoring Lab. \n Ryan Kempster\, Ocean Monitoring Program Manager\, City of San Diego\, presented an overview of the city’s Ocean Monitoring Program. Dr. Kempster will also provide updates on recent data collection efforts and the current state of local coastal waters as it relates to the impact of wastewater discharge. \n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at: \nSan Ysidro Civic Center \n212 W. Park Ave. \nSan Ysidro\, CA 92173
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-san-diego-citizens-forum-public-meeting-in-san-ysidro-on-february-13/
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250131T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152956Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum - February 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentations** \n**Link to Video** \n  \nThe US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on \nMonday\, February 10\, 2025\, from 6-8 p.m. MST \n  \n\nManuel Herrera\, Director of Engineering and Projects\, Juarez Municipal Water and Sanitation Board (JMAS)\, presented an overview of JMAS operations\, projects\, and drinking water and sanitation systems in the Juárez area.\nYesenia Castro\, Engineer\, USIBWC Engineering Services Division\, presented a program introduction of the USIBWC’s new Sediment Management Program.\n\n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nUSIBWC Headquarters Building\n4191 N. Mesa St.\nEl Paso\, TX 79902
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-upper-rio-grande-citizens-forum-in-el-paso-on-february-10/
LOCATION:USIBWC Headquarters Building\, 4191 N. Mesa St\, El Paso\, TX\, 79902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upper Rio Grande
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20241120T174914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152924Z
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SUMMARY:USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum - December 5\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n**Link to Video** \n**Link to presentations** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum board held an in-person and virtual public meeting on Thursday\, \nDecember 5\, 2024\, from 3-5pm CST. \n\nJuan Uribe\, Area Operations Manager\, Operations and Maintenance\, provided public updates on area operations and land management activities.\nIgnacio Farias\, Biologist\, EGC|AGEISS\, provided an update on the Arroyo Colorado vegetation management project.\nDelbert Humberson\, Hydrologist\, USIBWC Water Accounting Division\, presented updates to the signing of Minute 331\, “Measures to Improve the Reliability and Predictability of Rio Grande Water Deliveries to Benefit the United States and Mexico.” And a brief summary of Rio San Juan discussions.\n\n  \nMeeting held in person at:\nUSIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Road\nMercedes\, TX 78570
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/usibwc-lower-rio-grande-citizens-forum-public-meeting-on-december-5/
LOCATION:USIBWC Mercedes Field Office\, 325 Golf Course Road\, Mercedes\, TX\, 78570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20241011T212225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T160012Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River Citizens Forum\, October 30\, 2024 (4-6 p.m.)
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Video** \n**Link to presentations** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Colorado River Citizens Forum board held an in-person and virtual public meeting on \nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PDT. \n  \n• Meghan Thiemann\, Civil Engineer/Project Manager\, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation\, provided a system status update for the Lower Colorado River Basin for water year 2025 and discussed hydrology\, operations and projections\, and drought response actions. \n• Robert Cardenas\, Assistant Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC Yuma Field Office\, spoke about the Mexicali Sanitation Binational Technical Committee (BTC)\, including the status of active and pending projects. \n  \nThe public meeting was held in person at:\nImperial Irrigation District Board Room\n1285 Broadway\nEl Centro\, CA 92243
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/colorado-river-citizens-forum-october-30-2024-4-6-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20241011T211654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161259Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Citizens Forum\, October 29\, 2024 (6-8 p.m. PDT)
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Video** \n**Link to presentations** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) San Diego Citizens Forum board held an in-person and virtual public meeting on Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. \n  \n\nUSIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, and her staff spoke about the launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. This expansion\, in combination with wastewater infrastructure improvements in Mexico under Minute 328\, is intended to eliminate up to 90% of untreated wastewater reaching the coast.\nJoshua Hinojosa\, USIBWC Program Analyst\, presented an update on the Asset Management Program\, outlining key phases such as assessments\, resource allocations\, maintenance plans\, and next steps.\n\n  \nHeld in person at:\nCoronado Community Center\nTriton Room\n1845 Strand Way\nCoronado\, CA 92118 \n  \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and Introductions – USIBWC Citizen Board Introductions\nUSIBWC – Commissioner Giner & IBWC staff: Launch of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation and expansion.\nUSIBWC – Joshua Hinojosa\, Program Analyst: Asset Management program updates.\nPublic Comment\nBoard Discussion\nSuggested Future Agenda Items
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/san-diego-citizens-forum-october-29-2024-6-8-p-m/
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20241009T211938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161411Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, October 24\, 2024 (6-8 p.m. MDT)
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Video** \n**Link to presentations** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum board held an in-person and virtual public meeting on Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. MDT.  \n  \n\nDavid Duran\, USIBWC Regional Operations Manager\, American Dam Field Office\, presented updates on public maintenance requests as well as total sediment removals for Fiscal Years 2022-2024 within the agency’s Canalization Project Area.\nGerardo Melendez\, Lead Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)\, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation\, spoke about Rio Grande irrigation updates and next session irrigation topics.\n\n  \nHeld in person at:\nUSIBWC Headquarters Building\n4191 North Mesa St.\nEl Paso\, Texas 79902 \n  \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and Introductions – USIBWC Citizens Forum Board Co-Chairs\nUSIBWC Presentation on Field Office –David Duran\, Regional Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC American Dam Field Office.\nIrrigation updates and 2025 outlook – Gerado Melendez\, Lead Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)\, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.\nPublic Comment\nBoard Discussion\nSuggested Future Agenda Items
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/upper-rio-grande-citizens-forum-october-24-2024/
CATEGORIES:Upper Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240801T183943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213043Z
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SUMMARY:Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum\, August 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum Board hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting on August 15\, at the Tubac Community Center\, Tucson\, Ariz. \nCrystal Cadillo\, P.E.\, Civil Engineer with the USIBWC Construction Management Division\, presented on the recent rehabilitation of the International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales\, Arizona. The pipeline conveys wastewater from Nogales and Rio Rico\, Arizona\, and Nogales\, Sonora\, over a length of 9.9 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rio Rico. \nAndres Rangel\, Associate Director of the North America Development Bank\, discussed updates to the Estadio Pump Station project. Mr. Rangel’s presentation covered the status\, planned works\, and expected results of the project\, providing a comprehensive overview of the progress and future developments. \nThe public meeting was held in person at: \nSanta Cruz County North Facility – Tubac Community Center\, 50 Bridge Road\, Tubac\, Ariz. 85646 \nPress release and presentations: Press-release-with-presentations-8-15-2024.pdf (ibwc.gov) \nVideo: https://youtu.be/r0qfr3zyI1I \nSOUTHEAST ARIZONA CITIZENS FORUM\nThursday\, August 15\, 4–6 p.m. MST\nSanta Cruz County North Facility – Tubac Community Center\n50 Bridge Rd.\nTubac\, AZ 85646\nAnd via Teams Webinar\nAgenda \n• Welcome and Introductions \n• Opening Remarks – Co-chairs \n• Update on recent Nogales International Outfall Interceptor rehabilitation completion – Crystal Cadillo / Civil Engineer / USIBWC \n• Estadio Pump Station project updates – Andres Rangel / Associate Director / North American Development Bank \n• Public Comment \n• Board Discussion \n• Suggested Future Agenda Items
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/southeast-arizona-citizens-forum-public-meeting-on-august-15-2024/
CATEGORIES:Southeast Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240626T162451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213113Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, August 6\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on August 6\, 2024\, at the Mercedes Field Office\, in Mercedes\, Texas. \nDr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, USIBWC Commissioner\, and USIBWC Hydrologist Delbert Humberson discussed research the agency has done on Rio Grande hydrology. The USIBWC has begun sharing this information with congressional representatives and other stakeholders to encourage a regional discussion on building resiliency in the region with less dependence on Mexico’s water. \nJoseph Tritz\, Maintenance Supervisor for the USIBWC Mercedes Field Office\, provided an update on field office activities. He covered the role and responsibilities of the field office’s maintenance and operations department. \nPress release and presentations: Press release with presentations 8-6-2024 \nVideo of the meeting can be found on the IBWC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxfENsWp9qQ \nLOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM \nTuesday\, August 6\, 2024\, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. CDT. \nIBWC Mercedes Field Office \n325 Golf Course Road \nMercedes\, TX 78570 \nAnd Via Teams \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions – Co-chairs\nHydrology of the Rio Grande\, Water Deliveries\, and the Minute Status – Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, USIBWC Commissioner\, Hydrologist Delbert Humberson\nMercedes Field Office Activities – Joseph Tritz\, Field Office Maintenance Supervisor\nPublic Comment\nBoard Discussion\nSuggested Future Agenda Items\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/lower-rio-grande-citizens-forum-august-6-2024-3-5-p-m-cdt/
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240626T194505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213139Z
UID:3980-1721327400-1721334600@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, July 18\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on July 18\, 2024\, at the Dona Ana County Government Center\, 845 N. Motel Blvd.\, Las Cruces\, N.M. \nEnrique Ornelas\, Deputy Regional Manager\, USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office\, provided a presentation on “Sediment Disposal Program Updates.” \nGenevieve Allan\, Planning Group Supervisor\, Water Management Division\, Albuquerque Area Office\, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation\, presented on “Reclamations Grant Opportunities and Drought Resilience Efforts in the Rio Grande Project.” \nPress release and presentations: Combination-press-release.pdf (ibwc.gov) \nMeeting video: https://youtu.be/WBKchqC26zY \nUSIBWC UPPER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM\nThursday July 18\, 6:30-8:30 MDT\nDoña Ana County Government Center\, Commission Chambers\n845 N. Motel Blvd.\, Las Cruces\, NM 88007\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Co-Chairs\n• “Sediment Disposal Program Updates” – Enrique Ornelas\, Deputy Regional Manager\, USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office\n• “Reclamations Grant Opportunities and Drought Resilience Efforts in the Rio Grande Project” – Genevieve Allan\, Planning Group Supervisor\, Albuquerque Area Office\, U.S. Bureau of\nReclamation\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/rescheduled-upper-rio-grande-citizens-forum-july-18-2024-630-830-p-m-mdt/
CATEGORIES:Upper Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240626T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T143138Z
UID:3970-1720632600-1720639800@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:San Diego Citizens Forum\, July 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on July 10\, 2024\, at the Coronado Community Center\, 1845 Strand Way\, Coronado\, Calif. \nMorgan Rogers\, Area Operations Manager of the USIBWC San Diego Field Office\, presented updates on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant\, San Diego–Tijuana wastewater\ninfrastructure improvement projects\, and other Commission activities in the region. \nThe County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation gave a presentation “Current Efforts on Dredging and Berm Repair in the Tijuana River Valley by the County and City of San Diego.” \nPresentations: ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Combination-press-release-SD-CF-7-10-2024.pdf \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3bJ2ZVBzgs \nSAN DIEGO CITIZENS FORUM\nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024\, 5:30–7:30 p.m. PDT\nTriton Room – Coronado Community Center\n1845 Strand Way\nCoronado\, CA 92118\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions\n• Update of IBWC Activities in San Diego Region – Morgan Rogers\, P.E.\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC San Diego Field Office\n• Current Efforts on Dredging and Berm Repair in the Tijuana River Valley by the County and City of San Diego – County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/san-diego-citizens-forum-july-10-2024-530-730-p-m-pdt/
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240626T153751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213209Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River Citizens Forum\, July 9\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC hosted an in-person and virtual public meeting to welcome the new Colorado River Citizens Forum Board on July 9\, 2024\, at Yuma City Hall\, One City Plaza\, Yuma\, Ariz. \nFrank Fisher\, Public Affairs Chief for the USIBWC\, provided an overview of the agency and its history. He also gave a presentation about the Citizens Forum program. \nAnna Morales\, Area Operations Manager for the USIBWC Yuma Field Office\, gave an overview of field office activities. \nPress release and presentations: Combined-CR-CF-press-release-7-9-2024.pdf (ibwc.gov) \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CWRxvDZeNQ \nUSIBWC COLORADO RIVER CITIZENS FORUM\nTuesday\, JULY 9\, 4-6 p.m. MST\nYuma City Hall\, Room 190\n1 City Plaza\nYuma\, AZ 85364\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Frank Fisher\, Director of Public Affairs\, USIBWC\n• IBWC & Citizens Forum Program Overview & History – Frank Fisher\n• Yuma Field Office Activities – Anna Morales\, Area Operations Manager for the Yuma Field Office\, USIBWC\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/colorado-river-citizens-forum-july-9-2024/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20240415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240626T215552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T214625Z
UID:3983-1713189600-1713193200@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:Middle Rio Grande Coordinated Monitoring Meeting\, April 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The annual Coordinated Monitoring Meetings gather parties that are currently conducting water quality monitoring activities in that portion of the basin as well as entities such as other state agencies that can provide input on monitoring. The group discusses the next fiscal year’s monitoring schedule. \nMinutes: Click Here
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/middle-rio-grande-coordinated-monitoring-meeting-4-15-2024/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Texas Clean Rivers Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Torres":MAILTO:lisa.torres@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240306T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213242Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, April 2\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on April 2\, 2024\, at the Mercedes Field Office\, Mercedes\, Texas. \nUSIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, provided an update on the status of the Minute negotiations for the Rio Grande and what that means for bringing predictability and reliability to the Rio Grande. \nUSIBWC Hydrologist Adrian Cortez provided an update on the recent implementation of a graphical data portal to share Commission data with stakeholders in the United States and Mexico. This overview went over how to use the system and sought feedback from stakeholders on the type of information and data they would like to see included in the future. \nDr. Apurba Borah\, P.E.\, USIBWC Lead Hydraulic Engineer\, presented an update of the USIBWC levee system in the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project. The presentation included an update on levee accreditation\, design\, and construction in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. He also discussed ongoing projects as well as speed bumps in FEMA levee accreditation. \nPress release and presentations: combined press release with presentations \nVideo: https://youtu.be/DdzWke_nGXU \nLOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM\nTuesday\, April 2\, 2024\, from 3-5 p.m. CDT.\nIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Road\nMercedes\, TX 78570\nAnd Via Teams \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\, USIBWC\n• Update on Minute Negotiations – Dr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, Commissioner\, USIBWC\n• IBWC Stream Gaging Program and Water Data Portal for the Rio Grande River\, Colorado River\, and Tijuana River Basins – Adrian Cortez\, Hydrologist\, Water Accounting Division\, USIBWC\n• Update on Levee Improvement Projects in the Lower Rio Grande Valley – Dr. Apurba Bora\, P.E.\, Lead Hydraulic Engineer\, Engineering Services Division\, USIBWC\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/lower-rio-grande-citizens-forum-april-2nd-3-5-pm-cst/
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240306T161957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213306Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Citizens Forum\, March 28\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on March 28\, 2024\, at Coronado Community Center\, 1845 Strand Way\, Coronado\, Calif. \nCitizens Forum Board Member Alberto Pombo\, Ph.D.\, and CEO of Border Communities for a Healthy Environment\, presented a study analyzing data compiled over 25 years on pollution origins on the Tijuana River on the Mexico side of the border. \nMorgan Rogers\, P.E.\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC San Diego Field Office\, presented an update of Commission activities in the San Diego region. The presentation included an update on Minute 328 projects\, the operational status of the San Diego Wastewater Treatment Plant\, an accounting of transboundary flows\, and an update on San Diego–Tijuana wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. \nPress release and presentations: Combination press release 3-28-2024 \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWJkvmKxF8 \nSAN DIEGO CITIZENS FORUM\nThursday March 28\, 2024\, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. PST\nNautilus Room – Coronado Community Center\n1845 Strand Way\nCoronado\, CA 92118\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions\n• Geographical analysis of water pollution sources along the Tijuana River (2024) – Alberto Pombo\, Ph.D.\, CEO of Border Communities for a Healthy Environment\n• Update on Minute 328 projects and funding – Morgan Rogers\, P.E.\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC San Diego Field Office\n• Update of IBWC and Activities in San Diego Region – AOM Rogers\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/san-diego-citizens-forum-march-28-530-730-pst/
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240126T182513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213332Z
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SUMMARY:Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum\, March 19\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on March 19\, 2024\, at the Radon Conference Room\, Water Campus Conference\, 2955 Calle Agua Nueva\, Tucson\, Ariz. \nDr. Sharon B. Megdal\, Director of the Water Resource Research Center at the University of Arizona\, provided an update on the status of the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP)\, including the five-year strategic plan put together by the participating water institutes and USGS\, along with the status of the request for congressional reauthorization. \nMatt Narter\, R.G.\, Senior Hydrogeologist at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality\, outlined the ways that in recent years there have been many scientific\, regulatory\, and legal developments related to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The ADEQ discussed the agency’s efforts to identify the impacts of PFAS in Arizona\, prepare for expected federal regulations\, and aid impacted communities \nPress release and presentations: https://www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Combination-press-release-3-19-2024.pdf \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CTfd6KVWWk \nSOUTHEAST ARIZONA CITIZENS FORUM\nTuesday March 19\, 2024\, at 4-6pm MST\nRadon Conference Room\, Water Campus Conference\n2955 Calle Agua Nueva\, Tucson\, AZ 85745\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions\n• The Status of TAAP – Dr. Sharon B. Megdal\, Director of the Water Resource Research Center at the University of Arizona\n• Update on Elements Related to PFAS – Matt Narter\, R.G.\, Senior Hydrogeologist at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality\n• Public Comment\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/southeast-arizona-citizens-forum-february-28-2024/
CATEGORIES:Southeast Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240105T194824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213358Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, February 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The new USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on February 15\, 2024\, at USIBWC Headquarters\, 4191 N. Mesa\, El Paso\, TX. \nLeslie Grijalva\, USIBWC Public Affairs Specialist\, presented on IBWC Overview & History. \nDavid Duran\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office\, presented on Commission Activities in the Upper Rio Grande Region. \nPress release and presentations: New CF combined press release slides 2-16-2024 \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fer2LNSOYM \nRio Grande Citizens Forum\nThursday\, February 15\, 2023\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. MST\nUSIBWC Headquarters\n4191 N. Mesa St.\nEl Paso\, TX 79902\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\n• Opening Remarks – Frank Fisher\, Director of Public Affairs\, USIBWC\n• IBWC Overview & History – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\n• Commission Activities in the Upper Rio Grande Region – David Duran\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/upper-rio-grande-citizens-forum-february-15-2024/
LOCATION:New venue
CATEGORIES:Upper Rio Grande
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20250311T001916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T004424Z
UID:4596-1707404400-1707411600@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Public Meeting on February 8
DESCRIPTION:**Link to Presentation** \n**Link to Video** \n  \nThe U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum board held an in-person and virtual public meeting on \nThursday\, February 8\, 2024\, from 3-5pm CST. \n  \n\nCommissioner Giner & USIBWC Water Accounting staff\, presented on updates to ongoing minute negotiations and will share results of research requested by area stakeholders on the basis for water delivers under the 1944 Water Treaty. Staff will also discuss modeling tools under development by the commission\, International Dams “critical levels”\, Amistad Penstock\, and short-terms impacts.\n\n  \nMeeting held in person at:\nUSIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Road\nMercedes\, TX 78570
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/4596/
LOCATION:USIBWC Mercedes Field Office\, 325 Golf Course Road\, Mercedes\, TX\, 78570\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Frankie Pinon":MAILTO:frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20240105T194451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213423Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River Citizens Forum\, January 24\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on Jan 24\, 2024\, at the Imperial County Board Chambers\, 940 West Main Street\, Suite 211 El Centro\, Calif. \nJeremy Brooks\, program manager of the Salton Sea Program\, gave an update on the declining Salton Sea surface water levels and how this was exposing the lakebed\, contributing to water and air quality challenges that impact human health and wildlife. \nUSIBWC Civil Engineer Jose Vela presented on the implementation status of Minute 323-related projects. \nWayne Belzer\, an Environmental Engineer with the USIBWC\, gave a description of the binational water quality study proposed by the International Boundary and Water Commission\, United States and Mexico (IBWC) for the New River. IBWC is working with agencies from Calexico-Mexicali and intends to initiate the study this year. \nPress release and presentations: Press release combo 1-24-2024 \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ9DJRJW0cY \nCOLORADO RIVER CITIZENS FORUM\nWednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, 4–6 p.m. PST\nImperial County Board Chambers\n940 West Main Street\, Suite 211\, El Centro\, CA 92243 \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\, USIBWC\n• Opening Remarks – Frank Fisher\, Director of Public Affairs\, USIBWC\n• IID/CNRA/USBR/CVWD Salton Sea Funding Agreement – Jeremy Brooks\, Salton Sea Program Manager\n• Extension of Cooperative Measures and Adoption of a Binational Water Scarcity Contingency Plan in the Colorado River Basin – Jose Vela\, Civil Engineer\, USIBWC\n• New River Binational Water Quality Study – Wayne Belzer\, Environmental Engineer\, USIBWC\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/colorado-river-citizens-forum-january-24-2024/
LOCATION:New venue
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20231128T232154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213505Z
UID:3676-1701788400-1701795600@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum\, Dec. 5\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on December 5\, 2023\, at the Mercedes Field Office\, Mercedes\, Texas. \nUSIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, gave an update on the status of the Minute negotiations to bring reliability and predictability to water deliveries in the Rio Grande Basin. \nIsela Canava\, Principal Engineer\, USIBWC Operations Department\, provided an overview of the infrastructure the agency owns and operates and its activities along the Rio Grande\, from the El Paso area to the Brownsville area. The presentation highlighted international and diversion dams\, water accounting activities\, and how the USIBWC is advancing through science. \nThe Rio Grande Hydrology Work Group is developing a binational model to simulate allocation procedures and water distribution in the United States and Mexico. Delbert Humberson explained the model that will be used to analyze the effects of proposed water management scenarios in comparison to practices that are currently in effect. \nPress release and presentations: https://www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Combo-press-release-updated-12-5-2023.pdf \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O7cDRrzATE \nLOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM\nTuesday\, December 5\, 2023\, 3–5 p.m. CST\nIBWC Mercedes Field Office\n325 Golf Course Road Mercedes\, TX 78570 \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\, USIBWC\n• Stakeholder Update on Minute Negotiations to Bring Reliability and Predictability to Rio Grande Deliveries – Dr. Maria-Elena Giner\, P.E.\, Commissioner\, USIBWC\n• Overview of Operations and Maintenance Activities along the Rio Grande – Isela Canava\, Principal Engineer\, Operations Department\, USIBWC\n• Using RiverWare to Explore Binational Basin Management Scenarios – Delbert Humberson\, Hydrologist\, USIBWC\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion and Formal Vote on a Co-Chair\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/3676/
LOCATION:New venue
CATEGORIES:Lower Rio Grande
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20231102T173553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213535Z
UID:3637-1699464600-1699471800@ibwc.azurewebsites.net
SUMMARY:San Diego Citizens Forum\, November 8\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on November 8\, 2023\, at Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave.\, Coronado\, Calif. \nDr. David Sodeman\, Chief of the Monitoring and Technical Services Division for the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District\, gave a presentation on the installation of AQMesh sensors near the Tijuana River Valley and in the surrounding community. The collected data will be shared with the public and other agencies as another tool to address ongoing issues in the area. \nMorgan Rogers\, Area Operations Manager of the USIBWC San Diego Field Office\, gave an overview of Commission activities in the San Diego region. The presentation included an update on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant and San Diego–Tijuana wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. \nPress release and presentations: https://www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Binder1-combo.pdf \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJzs79HyQJ0 \nSAN DIEGO CITIZENS FORUM\nWednesday\, November 8\, 2023\, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT\nCoronado Public Library\nWinn Room\, 640 Orange Ave.\,\nCoronado\, CA 92118\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\, USIBWC\n• Air Monitoring of Tijuana River Odors – Dr. David Sodeman\, Chief of Monitoring and Technical Services Division\, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District\n• Update of IBWC Activities in San Diego Region – Morgan Rogers\, P.E.\, Area Operations Manager\, USIBWC San Diego Field Office\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion and Formal Vote on a Co-Chair\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/san-diego-citizens-forum-hybrid-meeting-wednesday-november-8-2023-530-730-p-m-pdt/
LOCATION:New venue
CATEGORIES:San Diego
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155916
CREATED:20230822T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T213555Z
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SUMMARY:Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum\, October 26\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on October 26\, 2023\, at Cochise College Douglas Campus in Building 100\, Douglas\, AZ. \nLeslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist for the USIBWC\, provided new board members and the public an overview of the agency and its history. She also gave a presentation about the Citizens\nForum program. \nJohn Light\, Area Operations Manager for the Nogales Field Office\, provided an overview of the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. \nPress release and presentations: SEA CF press release and presentations \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDKK4jsQaV4 \nSOUTHEAST ARIZONA CITIZENS FORUM\nThursday\, October 26\, 2023\, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MST\nCochise College\n4190 AZ-80\, Building 100\nDouglas\, AZ 85607\nAnd via Teams Webinar \nAgenda\n• Welcome and Introductions – Ben Lomeli\, Citizens Forum Co-Chair\n• Opening Remarks – Frank Fisher\, Director of Public Affairs\, USIBWC\n• IBWC & Citizens Forum Program Overview & History – Leslie Grijalva\, Public Affairs Specialist\, USIBWC\n• Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant – John Light\, Area Operations Manager for the Nogales Field Office\, USIBWC\n• Public Comment\n• Board Discussion\n• Suggested Future Agenda Items \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ibwc.azurewebsites.net/meeting/southeast-arizona-citizens-forum-hybrid-meeting-october-12-2023-4-6-p-m-mst/
CATEGORIES:Southeast Arizona
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