United States and Mexico Chamber of Commerce Round Table “Opportunities for Growth and Sustainability” May 12, 2011

Mission Commissioners Agency Structure History – Conventions and Treaties Minutes Strategic Goals Major Transboundary Issues Background

The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, is responsible for applying the boundary and water treaties between the two countries and settling differences that arise in their application. USIBWC Mission

Edward Drusina, PE United States Commissioner Commissioners Dr. Roberto F. Salmon Mexican Commissioner

IBWC Structure Treaty Officers United States Section United States Commissioner Secretary Principal Engineers (two) Legal Adviser Mexican Section Mexican Commissioner Secretary Principal Engineers (two) Legal Adviser

Each Commissioner appointed by respective President Status as an “International Organization” Each Section employs own staff Joint operation of international dams “Minutes” are decisions of the Commission The Commission

United States Section Structure United States Commissioner Executive Offices Foreign Affairs EEO & Internal Audit Public Affairs Human Capital Legal Affairs Washington DC Liaison Administration Department Acquisition Division Budget Division Finance & Accounting Division Information Management Division Engineering Department Engineering Services Division Environmental Management Division Master Planning Division Operations Department Water Accounting Division Operations & Maintenance Division San Diego Field Office Yuma Field Office Upper Rio Grande Field Office Nogales Field Office Presidio Field Office Amistad Dam Field Office Falcon Dam Field Office Lower Rio Grande Field Office

USIBWC Field Offices San DiegoYumaNogales Upper Rio Grande PresidioAmistadFalcon Lower Rio Grande

IBWC History The Beginning Treaty of February 2, 1848 Guadalupe Hidalgo Peace Treaty Established international boundary United States Mexico

IBWC History The Beginning Treaty of February 2, 1848 Guadalupe Hidalgo Peace Treaty Established international boundary Treaty of December 30, 1853 Gadsden Purchase/ Treaty Re-established southern boundary of New Mexico and Arizona United States Mexico

Historical Progress Conventions of 1849 and 1882 Established temporary Commissions to survey, map, and demarcate the western (land) boundary 1 st Expedition 1849 to 1857 Under U.S. Commissioners John B. Weller, John Bartlett, & William Emory 2 nd Expedition 1891 to 1894 Under U.S. Commissioner John W. Barlow

Historical Progress Conventions of 1849 and 1882 Established temporary Commissions to survey, map, and demarcate the western (land) boundary 1 st Expedition 1849 to 1857 Under U.S. Commissioners John B. Weller, John Bartlett, & William Emory 2 nd Expedition 1891 to 1894 Under U.S. Commissioner John W. Barlow

Distribution of Rio Grande waters between Mexico and U.S. in El Paso-Juarez region Convention of 1906 United States Mexico American Dam

Distribution of Rio Grande waters between Mexico and U.S. in El Paso-Juarez region U.S. delivers 60,000 acre-feet of water per year Convention of 1906 Rio Grande Gaging Station

Distribution of Rio Grande waters between Mexico and U.S. in El Paso-Juarez region U.S. delivers 60,000 acre-feet of water per year Water stored in Elephant Butte Dam, New Mexico Convention of 1906 Elephant Butte Dam

Distribution of Rio Grande waters between Mexico and U.S. in El Paso-Juarez region U.S. delivers 60,000 acre-feet of water per year Water stored in Elephant Butte Dam, New Mexico USIBWC/USBR work closely on water deliveries to Mexico Convention of 1906

Rio Grande from El Paso to Little Box Canyon Leveed floodway system provides flood protection Convention of 1933 Straightened the channel and stabilized the boundary Three international bridges

Water Treaty of February 3, 1944 “1944 Water Treaty” U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull signing the Treaty.

Water Treaty of February 3, 1944 “1944 Water Treaty” Article #3 of the Water Treaty empowers the IBWC to Address any sanitary measures or works mutually agreed Upon. The IBWC has the powers to carry on investigations, develop plans and construct works for domestic and municipal purposes, agricultural and stock raising, electric power, navigation, fishing and hunting and any other beneficial use which may be determined by the Commission.

U.S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1.5 million acre-feet of water 1944 Water Treaty Colorado River

U.S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1.5 million acre-feet of water Surplus waters: U.S. annual delivery to Mexico up to 1.7 million 1944 Water Treaty Colorado River Morelos Dam

U.S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1.5 million acre-feet of water Surplus waters: U.S. annual delivery to Mexico up to 1.7 million Extraordinary drought: Mexico allotment “reduced in same proportion” to U.S. allotment 1944 Water Treaty Colorado River Lake Mead

Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf 1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Rio Grande boundary from Fort Quitman to Gulf of Mexico

Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf Mexico 5-year allotment to U.S. = 1.75 million acre-feet of water 1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Rio Conchos - the main Mexican tributary contributing to U.S. allotment

Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf Mexico 5-year allotment to U.S. = 1.75 million acre-feet of water Extraordinary drought: Shortages in U.S. allotment to be made up in next 5-year cycle Water Treaty Rio Grande Dry Rio Grande channel at Big Bend National Park (Photo courtesy of NPS)

Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf Mexico 5-year allotment to U.S. = 1.75 million acre-feet of water Extraordinary drought: Shortages in U.S. allotment to be made up in next 5-year cycle If U.S. storage capacities are filled at Falcon & Amistad Reservoirs - 5-year cycle terminated All debts become fully paid New 5-year cycle begins 1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Amistad International Reservoir filled to conservation capacity

Resolved a century-old dispute of the Rio Grande boundary in El Paso-Juarez Convention of 1963 Signing of the Chamizal Convention in Mexico City, Mexico on August 29, 1963

Resolved a century-old dispute of the Rio Grande boundary in El Paso-Juarez Resulted in the transfer of territory and relocation of Rio Grande channel Convention of 1963 Territory returned to Mexico by northward relocation of the Rio Grande relocation.

Convention of 1963 Bridge of the Americas (“Cordova International Bridge”) Resolved a century-old dispute of the Rio Grande boundary in El Paso-Juarez Resulted in the transfer of territory and relocation of Rio Grande channel New International Bridge

1970 Boundary Treaty Relocated Rio Grande channel Defined boundary as middle of channel of greatest width Established procedures to rectify/restore river channel Prohibits works obstructing or deflecting normal or flood flows Requires repair or compensation if works cause damage in other country

IBWC Minutes Formalize IBWC agreements Legally binding Take effect upon approval by both governments 318 Minutes In Place IBWC Minute

USIBWC Strategic Goals Boundary Preservation International Boundary and Water Commission Water Conveyance Water Quality Management Resource and Asset Management

Preserve the U.S. – Mexico boundary, through binational cooperation, in accordance with international agreements. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 1 - Boundary Preservation

Preserve the U.S. – Mexico boundary, through binational cooperation, in accordance with international agreements. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 1 - Boundary Preservation Boundary marker near San LuisBoundary demarcation posts

Provide flood protection…and ensure the efficient conveyance, utilization, and accurate accounting of boundary and transboundary river waters through…flood control structures, dams, reservoirs, power plants, and gaging stations… USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 2 - Water Conveyance

Provide flood protection…and ensure the efficient conveyance, utilization, and accurate accounting of boundary and transboundary river waters through…flood control structures, dams, reservoirs, power plants, and gaging stations… USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 2 - Water Conveyance Rio Grande gaging station at Presidio/Ojinagua Levee construction near McCallen

Improve the quality of boundary and transboundary waters, in concert with Mexico, to address salinity and border sanitation problems pursuant to international agreements and applicable U.S. Law. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 3 - Water Quality Management

Improve the quality of boundary and transboundary waters, in concert with Mexico, to address salinity and border sanitation problems pursuant to international agreements and applicable U.S. Law. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 3 - Water Quality Management Rio Grande water quality sampling Nogales IWTP clarifiers

Maximize organizational effectiveness through innovative management & accountability of human, physical, & fiscal resources. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 4 - Resource and Asset Management

Maximize organizational effectiveness through innovative management & accountability of human, physical, & fiscal resources. USIBWC Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 4 - Resource and Asset Management USIBWC field office and headquarters personnel

Sanitation Water Conveyance International Dams & Reservoirs Border Storm Water Major Transboundary Issues

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant San Diego, California Tijuana San Diego

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant San Diego, California

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County Santa Cruz County Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Nogales (Rio Rico), Arizona

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County Santa Cruz County Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Nogales (Rio Rico), Arizona

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County Santa Cruz County Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County Santa Cruz County Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Rio Grande at Laredo/Nuevo Laredo

Water Conveyance Canalization 106 river miles in New Mexico and Texas bounded by 130 miles of levee system.

Water Conveyance Canalization Rectification 91 river miles, paralleled by levee, from El Paso, Texas to below Fort Quitman

Water Conveyance Canalization Rectification Presidio Flood Control 15 river miles paralled by levee at Presidio, Texas

Water Conveyance Canalization Rectification Presidio Flood Control Lower Rio Grande Flood Control 158 river miles and 120 interior floodway miles, bounded by 270 miles of levee.

Water Conveyance Canalization Rectification Presidio Flood Control Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Tijuana River Flood Control miles of river channel crossing at international boundary - Designed for maximum flood of 135,000 cfs

Water Conveyance Canalization Rectification Presidio Flood Control Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Tijuana River Flood Control ARRA Levee Rehabilitation American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - a $220 million dollar investment for the USIBWC

International Dams & Reservoirs Amistad Dam Del Rio, Texas 5,535,000 acre feet Flood Control Recreation Hydroelectric Power Water Storage

Amistad Dam Del Rio, Texas Flood Control Recreation Hydroelectric Power Water Storage International Dams & Reservoirs

Amistad Dam Del Rio, Texas Falcon Dam Falcon Heights, Texas 3,978,000 acre feet Flood Control Recreation Hydroelectric Power Water Storage International Dams & Reservoirs

Amistad Dam Del Rio, Texas Falcon Dam Falcon Heights, Texas Turbines inside powerhouse Flood Control Recreation Hydroelectric Power Water Storage International Dams & Reservoirs

Border Storm Water Imperial Beach, California Water quality monitoring program (influent, effluent, ocean)

Border Storm Water Water quality monitoring program (influent, effluent, ocean) Ongoing effort to address solid waste Example of solid waste collection

Border Storm Water Smugglers Gulch diversion structure Water quality monitoring program (influent, effluent, ocean) Ongoing effort to address solid waste Canyon collectors divert renegade wastewater flows for treatment at SBIWTP – Goat Canyon Smugglers Gulch

What’s Next?

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