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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