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Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum, August 6, 2024

August 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

The USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on August 6, 2024, at the Mercedes Field Office, in Mercedes, Texas.

Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., USIBWC Commissioner, and USIBWC Hydrologist Delbert Humberson discussed research the agency has done on Rio Grande hydrology. The USIBWC has begun sharing this information with congressional representatives and other stakeholders to encourage a regional discussion on building resiliency in the region with less dependence on Mexico’s water.

Joseph Tritz, Maintenance Supervisor for the USIBWC Mercedes Field Office, provided an update on field office activities. He covered the role and responsibilities of the field office’s maintenance and operations department.

Press release and presentations: Press release with presentations 8-6-2024

Video of the meeting can be found on the IBWC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxfENsWp9qQ

LOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. CDT.

IBWC Mercedes Field Office

325 Golf Course Road

Mercedes, TX 78570

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Agenda

  • Welcome and Introductions – Co-chairs
  • Hydrology of the Rio Grande, Water Deliveries, and the Minute Status – Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., USIBWC Commissioner, Hydrologist Delbert Humberson
  • Mercedes Field Office Activities – Joseph Tritz, Field Office Maintenance Supervisor
  • Public Comment
  • Board Discussion
  • Suggested Future Agenda Items

 

 

Details

Date:
August 6
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT
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