United States and Mexico Chamber of Commerce Round Table “Opportunities for Growth and Sustainability” May 12, 2011
Background Mission Commissioners Agency Structure History – Conventions and Treaties Minutes Strategic Goals Major Transboundary Issues
USIBWC Mission 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.
Commissioners Edward Drusina, PE Dr. Roberto F. Salmon United States Commissioner 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
The Commission 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
United States Section Structure United States Commissioner Executive Offices Foreign Affairs Public Affairs Legal Affairs EEO & Internal Audit Human Capital 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 Presidio Field Office Yuma Field Office Amistad Dam Field Office Nogales Field Office Falcon Dam Field Office Upper Rio Grande Field Office Lower Rio Grande Field Office
USIBWC Field Offices Upper San Diego Yuma Nogales Rio Grande Presidio Amistad Lower Falcon 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 United States Mexico Treaty of December 30, 1853 Gadsden Purchase/ Treaty Re-established southern boundary of New Mexico and Arizona
Historical Progress 1 st Expedition 1849 to 1857 2 nd Expedition 1891 to 1894 Under U. S. Commissioners John B. Weller, John Bartlett, & William Emory Under U. S. Commissioner John W. Barlow Conventions of 1849 and 1882 Established temporary Commissions to survey, map, and demarcate the western (land) boundary
Historical Progress 1 st Expedition 1849 to 1857 2 nd Expedition 1891 to 1894 Under U. S. Commissioners John B. Weller, John Bartlett, & William Emory Under U. S. Commissioner John W. Barlow Conventions of 1849 and 1882 Established temporary Commissions to survey, map, and demarcate the western (land) boundary
Convention of 1906 Distribution of Rio Grande waters between Mexico and U. S. in El Paso-Juarez region United States Mexico American Dam
Convention of 1906 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 Rio Grande Gaging Station
Convention of 1906 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 Elephant Butte Dam
Convention of 1906 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 1933 Rio Grande from El Paso to Little Box Canyon Straightened the channel and stabilized the boundary Leveed floodway system provides flood protection 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.
1944 Water Treaty Colorado River U. S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1. 5 million acre-feet of water Colorado River
1944 Water Treaty Colorado River U. S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1. 5 million acre-feet of water Surplus waters: annual delivery to to 1. 7 million U. S. Mexico up Morelos Dam
1944 Water Treaty Colorado River U. S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1. 5 million acre-feet of water Surplus waters: annual delivery to to 1. 7 million U. S. Mexico up Extraordinary drought: Mexico allotment “reduced in same proportion” to U. S. allotment Lake Mead
1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf Rio Grande boundary from Fort Quitman to Gulf of Mexico
1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Between Fort Quitman & the Gulf Mexico 5 -year allotment to U. S. = 1. 75 million acre-feet of water Rio Conchos - the main Mexican tributary contributing to U. S. allotment
1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande 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. Dry Rio Grande channel at Big Bend National Park (Photo courtesy of NPS)
1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande 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 Amistad International Reservoir filled to conservation capacity
Convention of 1963 Resolved a century-old dispute of the Rio Grande boundary in El Paso-Juarez Signing of the Chamizal Convention in Mexico City, Mexico on August 29, 1963
Convention of 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 Territory returned to Mexico by northward relocation of the Rio Grande relocation.
Convention of 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 New International Bridge of the Americas (“Cordova 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 Water Conveyance International Boundary and Water Commission Resource and Asset Management Water Quality Management
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 Preserve the U. S. – Mexico boundary, through binational cooperation, in accordance with international agreements. Boundary marker near San Luis Boundary demarcation posts
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 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… Rio Grande gaging station at Presidio/Ojinagua Levee construction near Mc. Callen
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 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. Rio Grande water quality sampling Nogales IWTP clarifiers
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 Maximize organizational effectiveness through innovative management & accountability of human, physical, & fiscal resources. USIBWC field office and headquarters personnel
Major Transboundary Issues Sanitation Water Conveyance International Dams & Reservoirs Border Storm Water
Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants Tijuana San Diego County San Diego South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant San Diego, California
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 Treatment Plant Nogales (Rio Rico), Arizona Wastewater
Sanitation Three International Wastewater Treatment Plants San Diego County Santa Cruz County Nogales International Treatment Plant Nogales (Rio Rico), Arizona Wastewater
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 - 5. 3 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
International Dams & Reservoirs 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
Border Storm Water quality monitoring program (influent, effluent, ocean) Imperial Beach, California
Border Storm Water quality monitoring program (influent, effluent, ocean) Ongoing effort to address solid waste Example of solid waste collection
Border Storm 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 diversion structure
What’s Next?
USIBWC Headquarters 915 -832 -4100/ 915 -832 -4175 www. ibwc. gov 4171 N. Mesa Street -100 Paso, Texas 79902 C El
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