On January 21, 2021, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (CT), the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters hosted a Coffee Break titled “Exploring the Río Conchos: Life and Binational Collaboration.”
This session focused on the ecological, social, and institutional importance of the Río Conchos—one of the most vital tributaries to the Río Bravo/Grande—and how binational collaboration has shaped efforts to preserve and understand it.
Panelists:
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Dave J. Eaton, Texas LBJ School
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Melida Gutierrez, Missouri State University
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Víctor Ortiz Franco, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
Moderators:
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Rosario Sánchez, TWRI
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Samuel Sandoval Solís, UC Davis
Panelists shared research insights and stories of community engagement, emphasizing the need for continued cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico in the protection of shared water resources.