1. A GRID Enabled Border: Internet2 Solutions to Global Challenges Carlos Casasus Corporacion Universitaria para el Desarrollo de Internet A.C. Bob Gray, P.E. University of Texas at El Paso

2. Challenges of the United States – Mexico Border Region Rapid industrialization Expanding population Low income levels Uncertain water supply Lack of infrastructure Poor air quality Lack of hazardous waste facilities

3. Border Characteristics Population over 12 million Projected to double within 20 years 2500 kilometer border Ecosystems –Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts; –Rio Grande and Colorado River Systems –Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas 10 States 14 Pairs of Sister Cities

4. Paso del Norte: Regional Overview A Tri-state, Bi-national Community New Mexico Texas Chihuahua Sunland Park Cd. Juarez El Paso 2000 Population: 2 Million

5. Commonalities 400 Year HistoryShared Water Supplies And Other Resources Diverse Culture and Population

6. Binational Commissions and Organizations Border Environment Cooperation Commission

7. Key Binational Iniatives Healthy Border 2010 Border 2012

8. Common Methodology M obilize Key Participants A ssess and Prioritize Issues P lan I mplement Plans T rack Accomplishments

9. Organizational Approach Divide the border into Regions –California/Baja California –Arizona/Sonora –West Texas/New Mexico/Chihuahua –Texas/Nueva Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas Establish Focus Groups –Assess, prioritize issues, strategic planning Establish Work Groups –Implement and Track Activities

10. Binational Challenges Lack of Current, Consistent and Accurate Information Multi-jurisdictional Control Different Governmental Policies Data Access Trust and Collaboration Varying Capacities and Resources Communications and Information Infrastructure

11. Internet2 – CUDI Solutions Critical Communication Infrastructure Data Collection and Analysis – Core to Research, Development and Education Transcends Governmental Boundaries Leverages Resources and Capacities Increased Opportunities for Research Provides for and Promotes Collaboration

12. Prototype Solutions US-Mexico Border Health Information Network Border Needs Assessment and Toolkit Paso del Norte Ozonemap.org Paso del Norte Mapping for Public Access Paso del Norte Colonias Monitoring Project

13. Border Health Information Network

14. Secure Login for Health Professionals and Commission Members

15. Interactive Suite of Tools

16. Access to Data and Interactive Maps

17. Border Needs Assessment and Toolkit

18. Ozonemap.org Similar to EPA AIRNOW project 3D helps visualize the effects of terrain Bi-national display of near real time pollution levels

19. Paso del Norte Mapping for Public Access

20. Interactive Tools

21. Data and Document Clearinghouse

22. Terrorism Preparedness and Response Main interface –Spill information Parameter input –Site/spill location GIS platform –Help files

23. Real-time Response

24. HUD Colonias Project

25. Transboundary Information Management System Collaboration of US and Mexico Internet2/CUDI Institutions Initiative of Geospatial I2 Work Group Built on existing programs Open to –Interested I2/CUDI Partners –Governmental Agencies Client Based

26. TRIMS Strategic Approach To conduct a series of 10 Video Conference Workshops using I2 Commons to: Develop a Strategic Plan for Implementation of a comprehensive Border Information System Define Critical End Users and Stakeholders Define Standards Establish Working Relationships Establish Critical Infrastructure For Research and Information Exchange Applications Development Establish Potential for Expansion to other International Applications.

27. TRIMS Information Register at http://trims.orghttp://trims.org For more information: Email: bob@utep.edu