United States and Mexico Chamber of Commerce Round Table

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

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. USIBWC Field Offices Upper Rio Grande Lower Rio Grande San Diego Yuma Nogales Presidio Amistad Falcon

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

11. 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

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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.

21. 1944 Water Treaty Colorado River U.S. annual delivery to Mexico = 1.5 million acre-feet of water Colorado River

22. 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 Morelos Dam

23. 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 Extraordinary drought: Mexico allotment “reduced in same proportion” to U.S. allotment Lake Mead

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

25. 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

26. 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. 1944 Water Treaty Rio Grande Dry Rio Grande channel at Big Bend National Park (Photo courtesy of NPS)

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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 Bridge of the Americas (“Cordova International Bridge”)

31. 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

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

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

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

35. 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

36. 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…

37. 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 McCallen

38. 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.

39. 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

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

41. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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