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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250210T180000
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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://www.ibwc.gov/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/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250205T182821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152819Z
UID:4486-1739469600-1739476800@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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:20250219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T000000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250228T011833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T163659Z
UID:4572-1739923200-1740009600@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/meeting/usibwc-middle-reach-stakeholders-forum-february-19-february-20-2025/
CATEGORIES:Middle Rio Grande Stakeholders Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250213T211451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152837Z
UID:4510-1740585600-1740592800@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/meeting/usibwc-colorado-river-citizens-forum-public-meeting-on-february-26/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250319T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T052213Z
UID:4642-1744732800-1744740000@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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/New_York:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250319T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T032220Z
UID:4645-1744902000-1744909200@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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/Denver:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250603T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T204001Z
UID:4847-1749492000-1749499200@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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/Los_Angeles:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250603T221003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T214101Z
UID:4855-1749751200-1749758400@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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/Phoenix:20250812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250725T162025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T214005Z
UID:4996-1755010800-1755018000@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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/Indiana/Tell_City:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Tell_City:20250814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250725T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T213942Z
UID:5003-1755183600-1755190800@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/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:20250827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T215742
CREATED:20250731T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T213900Z
UID:5055-1756310400-1756317600@www.ibwc.gov
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://www.ibwc.gov/meeting/usibwc-colorado-river-citizens-forum-august-27-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Colorado River
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