borderlines 57 (Vol.  7,  No.  6,  July 1999)

Water Conflicts in the Borderlands

Editor George Kourous Researchers Tina Faulkner Dean Coil Production Grant Moser

International Amistad Dam and Reservoir Project: Constructed by the U.S. and Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty, Amistad is located about 12 miles upstream from Del Rio, TX/Ciudad Acuna, Coah. Each government determined the storage capacity it required from the reservoir, resulting in the U.S. having 56.2% and Mexico 43.8% of Amistad's conservation capacity. Source: International Boundary Waters Commission

CONTENTS

Water Conflict in the Borderlands

In the borderlands region, there are increasing tensions regarding the use of water. Irasema Coronado and George Kourous report on U.S.-Mexico water relations and the challenges the two countries face in their search for equitable solutions to the situation.

 

Water Conflicts in the Paseo del Norte Border Region

Rapid growth and declining aquifers have set the stage for a major water crisis in the Paso del Norte region. Kevin Bixby of the Southwest Environmental Center reports on the conflicts among cities, states, and countries in the region.

 

Mexico's El Cuchillo Dam Project: "Development" at the Expense of a Healthy Environment

Raúl M. Sánchez reports on how the El Cuchillo Dam Project has undercut environmental concerns by emphasizing a "development-at-all-costs" mindset.

 

BorderForum: Insights & Perspectives

Elaine Hebard, attorney and expert on border region water issues, addresses the need for cross-border regimes for water management and the importance of citizen participation in natural resource planning.

 

INCITRA Action Kit

INCITRA provides a list of contacts and resources for those interested in learning and doing more about water conflicts and issues on the border.

 

INCITRA FYI

FYI offers important information about meetings, seminars, and newly available publications of interest to those concerned about the U.S.-Mexico border.

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