Our mission is to provide binational solutions to issues that arise during the application of United States - Mexico treaties regarding boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region.

About Us

The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), is headed by Commissioner Jayne Harkins, a federal government agency and the U.S. component of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), which applies the boundary and water treaties of the United States and Mexico and settles differences that may arise in their application



No FEAR Act Data Posted Pursuant to the No FEAR Act updated 1st Qtr 2021 No Fear Retaliation Notice	Freedom of Information Act Find F.O.I.A. compliance information and procedures on how to request information from U.S. IBWC.
Flood Warning Notices See Flood Warning Notices to the general public, all owners, lessees, licensees and users of lands in the border region.	Rio Grande Water Flows Quick link to real time water flows of the Rio Grande
Suspected Fraud For information on how to report suspected fraud and or to obtain IG reports, please visit: https://oig.hhs.gov/ or 202-663-0340	Mexican Section of the IBWC Visit the website of our counterpart, la Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas (CILA)
Office of Government Ethics (OGE) To obtain a copy of a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e), please submit OGE Form 201 to the Chief Legal Counsel Office of Special Counsel (OSC) Visit the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) website to read about Whistleblower rights, the Hatch Act, Prohibited Personnel Practices or file a claim OSC Posters: Whistleblowing Whistleblower Retaliation Prohibited Personnel Practices Your Rights Know Your Rights

2/19/2021
Meet the Mayor, Advocacy for Infrastructure, and USIBWC Activities on Agenda for March 4 Meeting via Webinar

2/16/2021
Rio Grande Levee Rehabilitation, Aquatic Habitat Restoration, and Restricted Activities on USIBWC Lands on Agenda for February 25 Webinar

2/12/2021
Fort Hancock-Porvenir Intl Bridge to Close to Vehicular Traffic on Feb. 13, 2021; Only Pedestrian Traffic Allowed Until Further Notice

2/9/2021
Contract Awarded for Vegetation Removal and Restoration of the Arroyo Colorado in Harlingen, Texas

1/29/2021
USIBWC Selects Colorado River Citizens Forum Board Members for 2-Year Term

1/28/2021
Solutions to Address Cross-Border Sanitation Issues to be Discussed at February 11 Webinar

12/7/2020
Upper Valley Levee Rehab. in El Paso: Access to Rio Grande River Trail at Mary Frances Keisling Park to Close Temporarily.

11/9/2020
Upper Valley Levee Construction in El Paso: Caution to Pedestrians While Work is Underway.

11/4/2020
Detention Ponds in Hidalgo County and Water Deliveries from Mexico will be discussed at November 18 Meeting via Webinar.

10/29/2020
USIBWC Identifies Priorities in Five-Year Strategic Plan

10/26/2020
Binational Water Quality Study of the Tijuana River and Improvements to Wastewater Pump Station Cila on Agenda for November 5 Meeting via Webinar

10/22/2020
US and Mexico Sign Agreement for Rio Grande Water Delivery by Mexico

10/19/2020
USIBWC Selects Citizens Forum Board Members for 2-Year Term

NOTICE: As of March 23rd, The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has suspended routine in-person services until further notice, to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USIBWC staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USIBWC will respond to emergency situations. To report an emergency, please contact the appropriate official at our field office or HQ POC.

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