Task 1. Bi-national water management in the Paso del Norte

Analysis of the role of CILA/IBWC in the Paso del Norte.  Research topics should include: legal authority and actions taken under 1906 and 1944 treaties and subsequent agreements (Minutes), construction and maintenance of water structures, diversion channels, pumping stations, allocation of surface water, sanitation and water quality, flood control, riparian management. Relations with other water management agencies. Relations with local water agencies and stake holders.

Previous PRPs have studied the  role of the American section (IBWC) in the border region as a whole.  This paper will pay special attention to the role, organization and functioning of the Mexican section (CILA).  In addition, the activities  of both sections in the Paso del Norte will be studied in detail.

Time permitting, analysis of the role of other international agencies, such as NADBank and BECC.

People: Juan Manuel Aldrete-Sanchez, Sally (Billups) Talberg