Task 3. Water management by municipal water offices and water boards--
Cd. Juárez, El Paso and Las Cruces

Overview of water administration in the three metropolitan areas. In-depth analysis of two cities. Special focus on how cities plan for their future water needs. City planning strategies may include: reduced reliance on rapidly depleting Hueco Bolson, development of Mesilla Bolson (and controversies surrounding this issue), increased reliance on river water, pipeline for drinking water from Elephant Butte to Paso. Cooperation between Juárez and El Paso, or the lack thereof, will be documented. Conservation and reuse of water are examined at the city level is included.