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The Citizens Forum Meetings were established by the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to promote the exchange of information between the USIBWC and the public regarding Commission activities along the southern border region.

These meetings are designed to foster open dialogue, allowing for the early and ongoing two-way flow of information, concerns, values, and needs between the USIBWC and community members, government agencies, municipalities, and other interested stakeholders.

You can view the meeting calendar here: Meeting Calendar

To learn more, select the region of the Citizens Forum Meetings you're interested in below. We strive to provide meeting recordings and presentations from each session to ensure transparency and continued public engagement.

If you have any questions, please contact Frankie Piñon at (915) 471-2980 or Frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov.

San Diego
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  • USIBWC 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.
June 12, 2025 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Updates to SBIWTP compliance, Minute 328, and transboundary flows. The City of San Diego Ocean Monitoring Program provides an overview of the city’s Ocean Monitoring Program.
February 13, 2025 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Discussion on SBIWTP rehabilitation & expansion project & updates to Asset Management program.
October 23, 2024 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Update of IBWC Activities in San Diego Region; 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
July 10, 2024 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Geographical analysis of water pollution sources along the Tijuana River; Update on Minute 328 projects and funding; Update of IBWC and Activities in San Diego Region
March 28, 2024 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Air Monitoring of Tijuana River Odors (San Diego County Air Pollution Control District); Update of IBWC Activities in San Diego Region
November 8, 2023 San Diego Citizens Forum
  • Overview of IBWC and Activities in San Diego Region; Proposed Trash Booms, A Solution to the Transboundary Waste Problem (Alter Terra)
July 12, 2023 San Diego Citizens Forum
Lower Rio Grande
Upper Rio Grande
Colorado River
Southeast Arizona
Middle Reach Stakeholders Meeting