Follow our #CoffeeBreak entitled “Unincorporated and economically disadvantaged communities along the US-MX border, with the participation of great speakers!
Disadvantaged Border Communities and Water Access
What happens when communities fall outside of city limits—and outside of essential services? Join us on November 10, 2022, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (CT) for a Coffee Break session hosted by the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters, focusing on unincorporated and economically disadvantaged communities along the U.S.–Mexico border.
These communities often face serious limitations in access to water, sanitation, or both. They exist in a legal and infrastructural gray area, frequently excluded from public utilities, investments, and decision-making processes. This session will explore who lives there, why these communities persist, and how public and private efforts can bridge the gaps.
Speakers:
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Isis MejÃas, Founder & Director, Global Wash
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Carlos Rubinstein, Board Member, Texas Water Trade
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Susie Dai, Associate Professor, Texas A&M
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Brent Fewell, Co-Founder & General Counsel, WFX
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Mario López, Senior Water Resources Consultant
Moderators:
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Rosario Sánchez, Senior Research Scientist, TWRI
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Samuel Sandoval SolÃs, Professor, UC Davis
This conversation will unpack the challenges of exclusion and showcase emerging solutions—from community-based water systems to regulatory reform and cross-border partnerships.
Join the discussion via Zoom.
Let’s spotlight these often-overlooked communities and work toward inclusive water access across the U.S.–Mexico border.
Take a look at the CoffeeBreak summary here.