Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum, August 8, 2018
WebinarThe USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on August 8, 2018, at the USIBWC field office in Mercedes, Texas. Leslie Grijalva, Environmental Projection Specialist, USIBWC, discussed the water quality of the Rio Grande in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Jose Davila, Assistant Rio Grande Watermaster, presented on the Rio Grande…
Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum, November 16, 2022
The USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a virtual public meeting on November 16, 2022. U.S. Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner provided an overview of the USIBWC budget process and appropriations. USIBWC Civil Engineer Karla Benitez discussed the Commission’s Amistad Dam Safety Mitigation Plan. Press release: Press_Release_110722 Presentations: CF_LRG_Amistad_Dam_Safety_Mitigation_Plan_111622 CF_LRG_Falcon_Dam_111622 LOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM…
Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, February 23, 2023
WebinarThe USIBWC Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on February 23, 2023, via webinar. Elizabeth Verdecchia, USIBWC Natural Resource Specialist, gave an update on USIBWC’s activities to implement riparian and aquatic habitat restoration projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and west Texas over the last several years. Xochitl Aranda,…
Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum, March 15, 2023
WebinarThe USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on March 15, 2023, at the Mercedes, Texas, field office. USIBWC Legal Advisor Jennifer Peña introduced a white paper titled “The Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Water Deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty: A Compendium of Ideas.” The white paper informs the Commission’s effort this…
Upper Rio Grande Coordinated Monitoring Meeting, March 21, 2023
WebinarThe 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. Minutes: Click Here
Pecos River Coordinated Monitoring Meeting, March 23, 2023
WebinarThe 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. Minutes: Click Here
Middle Rio Grande Coordinated Monitoring Meeting, April 5, 2023
WebinarThe 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. Minutes: Click Here
Colorado River Citizens Forum, May 17, 2023
The USIBWC Colorado River Citizens Forum Board held a virtual public meeting on May 17, 2023. Dr. Francisco Zamora, Senior Director of Programs at the Sonoran Institute and a member of the Raise the River Coalition, presented on "Restoration Efforts in the Colorado River under Minute 323/." Steven Anderson from the Southern Nevada Water Authority…
Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum, June 8, 2023
WebinarThe USIBWC Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum held a public meeting on June 8, 2023, at Tubac Community Center, Tubac, Ariz. Andrés Rangel, Associate Director at North American Development Bank, described the current situation of the Naco wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant as well as the status of efforts to address this situation. Mr.…
Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, June 22, 2023
USIBWC Headquarters 4191 N. Mesa Street, El Paso, TX, United StatesThe USIBWC Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on June 22, 2023, at USIBWC Headquarters, El Paso, Texas. USIBWC Environmental Protection Specialist Lisa Torres discussed the water quality of the Rio Grande in the Upper Rio Grande in Texas. The USIBWC Texas Clean Rivers program collects water quality information throughout the Rio…
San Diego Citizens Forum, July 12, 2023
The USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on July 12, 2023, at the Coronado Community Center, Coronado, Calif. Press release and presentations: Combined presentations Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfzuEeoYP58…