Events
Our Water Events page functions as a comprehensive calendar, providing a clear overview of upcoming Binational Waters activities.
In this Water Events section you can easily find information on Science Talks, Coffee Breaks, Women in Water, and webinars, all conveniently organized by date.
Stay informed about water events and the various opportunities for engagement and learning related to binational water events and management.
Explore how these activities address key Water Challenges by visiting our dedicated page.
October 2026
Oct
20
20
October
2026
Museo de Historia Mexicana,
Dr. José Ma. Coss 445, Centro
Nuevo León, Monterrey 64000 Mexico
Dr. José Ma. Coss 445, Centro
Nuevo León, Monterrey 64000 Mexico
Bridges over water between Mexico and the United States Water connects communities, ecosystems, institutions, and countries. On October 20–21, 2026, water professionals, experts, and organizations from Mexico and the United States will gather in Monterrey, Nuevo León, for Bridges over water between Mexico and the United States, a binational event...
May 2026
May
07
07
May
2026
This Coffee Break explores the drought contingency plan and its binational implications for water management in the Colorado River Basin, bringing together experts in policy, science, and governance.
Free
March 2026
Mar
23
23
March
2026
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ),
Ave. Plutarco Elías Calles No. 1210, Colonia Fovissste Chamizal, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, C.P. 32310
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Chihuahua 32310 Mexico
Ave. Plutarco Elías Calles No. 1210, Colonia Fovissste Chamizal, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, C.P. 32310
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Chihuahua 32310 Mexico
World Water Week 2026: Call for Contributions The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), invites the PFBW community to participate in World Water Week 2026, an interdisciplinary conference and celebration taking place from March 23 to 28, under the...
Mar
19
19
March
2026
Water systems in arid and semi-arid regions depend heavily on tributaries and natural springs that sustain river flow and ecological balance. In the Pecos River New Mexico region, these water sources play a crucial role in maintaining hydrological stability, supporting ecosystems, and sustaining communities that rely on shared water resources....
January 2026
Jan
29
29
January
2026
On January 29, 2026, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters will host a Coffee Break titled “Reform of the Mexican National Water Law and its implications for shared river basins”. The event features three renowned panelists: Patricia Herrera Ascencio, Director General of the Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA); Mario...
October 2025
Oct
23
23
October
2025
The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters invites you to its upcoming Coffee Break titled “Exploring New Mechanisms of Cooperation for the Future of the 1944 US-Mexico Water Treaty”, taking place on Wednesday, October 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Central Time) via Zoom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdYtKxnW24&list=PLKwWnhGLIUxJVb-9Ozhzv-b2EN8Zc7TF6&index=1&t=928s The event...
Free
July 2025
Jul
24
24
July
2025
Access to clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene is not only a matter of dignity—it is also a cornerstone of essential services, public health rights. Yet unhoused communities across the United States and Mexico face daily, systemic barriers to meeting these most basic human needs. As climate change intensifies, urban...
Free
May 2025
May
29
29
May
2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPnkIoSXgzE&t=4630s Shared water solutions are at the heart of a growing movement to address cross-border water challenges between the United States and Mexico. As part of this effort, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters will host a special virtual event titled “The Need for Collaboration” on May 29, 2025, from...
Free
May
20
20
May
2025
University of Arizona Student Union,
1303 East University Boulevard Tucson, AZ
Arizona, 85719 United States
1303 East University Boulevard Tucson, AZ
Arizona, 85719 United States
Join the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference: “Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Working together in Times of Scarcity” and explore transboundary solutions. The WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, “Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Working together in Times of Scarcity,” is an event organized by the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) and will...
$195
April 2025
Apr
03
03
April
2025
We invite you to a conversation about the future of water management in the Colorado River Basin. This Science Talk, scheduled for April 3 at 4:00 PM Central Time via Zoom, will explore the in-depth economic, social, and water implications of Minutes 323 and 330, vital binational agreements for the...
Free
March 2025
Mar
28
28
March
2025
The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Arizona cordially invites you to its upcoming webinar: “Prioritizing Transboundary Aquifers in the Arizona-Sonora Region”, a space to explore innovative solutions to the growing pressure on shared water resources. Sustainable water management is a critical challenge, particularly in arid regions like the U.S.-Mexico...
Free
February 2025
Feb
20
20
February
2025
The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters invites you to participate in the Coffee Break “The Waters of the Rio Grande: Implications of Minutes 325 and 331,” taking place on February 20 at 4:00 PM (CST, USA) via Zoom. In this forum, leaders and experts will discuss the latest developments in...
Free
December 2024
Dec
05
05
December
2024
Join Us in the webinar "Hydrologic Realities and Delusions at the International Transboundary Basin Level: Regulating Interconnected Surface Waters and Groundwater." Register now! This time, Paul Stanton Kibel will moderate the session, and the panelists will discuss the legal and environmental complexities of transboundary basins. The speakers include for the...
Free
November 2024
Nov
14
14
November
2024
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM Central Time, water experts from around the world will gather virtually for the webinar The webinar "Hydrologic Realities and Delusions at the National Level: Regulating Interconnected Surface Waters and Groundwater," will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM (Central...
Free
July 2024
Jul
11
11
July
2024
The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters is honored to invite the scientific community and the general public of Mexico and the United States to the event titled "Science and Stakeholder Engagement for Water Security in the U.S.-Mexico Border," which is part of the Science Talks series. This event aims to...
Free
June 2024
Jun
24
24
June
2024
Participation is free, but pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3VDC2xH In honor of the second anniversary of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW) and the Women in Water Diplomacy Network & Partners invite the event framed within the Women In Science Initiative...
Free
May 2024
May
22
22
May
2024
El Colef y la Maestría en Gestión Integral del Agua te invitan a la conferencia: "La Gestión del Déficit de Agua Mediante Trasvases en la Cuenca Lerma Chapala", dirigida por el Dr. Sergio Vargas Velázquez, experto de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Moderador: Emilio Limón Hernández, estudiante de...
April 2024
Apr
18
18
April
2024
Are We Ready to Talk About Shared Groundwater? The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters invites you to join the conversation. In this virtual meeting, experts will explore the shared challenges and opportunities related to groundwater in the Mexico–U.S. border region, with a special focus on aquifers management and cross-border collaboration....
March 2024
Mar
18
18
March
2024
UTEP,
El Paso, TX 79902 United States
El Paso, TX 79902 United States
Join the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters and a wide network of partners to celebrate World Water Day 2024 with a weeklong series of activities from March 18 to 23, hosted in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Since 1993, World Water Day has been observed every March 22...
Free
February 2024
Feb
21
21
February
2024
We have prepared a Science Talk event titled: Research for All: How Citizen Participation Supports Water Sustainability, where we will talk to scientists and experts working with this method, how it is effectively implemented, and lessons on how to include our border communities into the research development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4I-hPzrPE&list=PLKwWnhGLIUxLbi1LBKASf09Jb4rkcOBI9&index=6 Panel Summary: Citizen Science...
Feb
29
29
February
2024
You are cordially invited to submit an abstract for the session: On effective transboundary groundwater areas for shared aquifer management.
January 2024
Jan
18
18
January
2024
The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters invites you to the upcoming conference Water in the Desert, to be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. This one-day event focuses on the challenges and opportunities surrounding water in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas,...
December 2023
Dec
19
19
December
2023
El Foro Permanente de Aguas Binacionales te invita a ver el nuevo episodio de su serie de podcast Mujeres en el Agua, protagonizado por una conversación profunda entre Rosario Sánchez, directora del Foro, y la comisionada Adriana Reséndez Maldonado, primera mujer en liderar la Sección Mexicana de la Comisión Internacional...
Dec
07
07
December
2023
On December 7, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW) hosted a dynamic Coffee Break titled “Pollution and Ecosystems: Rivers, Aquifers, and Coasts in the Mexico-United States Border Region.” This event brought together leading experts to address pressing water quality issues impacting shared water resources in the border region. Gabriela...
Free
September 2023
Sep
28
28
September
2023
In celebration of both Women's History Month and World Water Day, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters launched a special podcast episode highlighting the importance of gender equality in STEM, with a focus on water science and leadership. Hosted by Dr. Rosario Sánchez, director of the Permanent Forum of Binational...
August 2023
Aug
10
10
August
2023
We’re back—and this time, saltier than ever! After a brief pause dedicated to strategic planning, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters is excited to relaunch our Coffee Break series with a bold and timely topic: Is Desalination the Solution to Our Water Problems? Held on August 10, 2023,...
Aug
09
09
August
2023
¿Cuál es la situación del Río Bravo? El Foro Permanente de Aguas Binacionales, en colaboración con la UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, te invita a participar en la serie de seminarios virtuales: ¿Cuál es la situación del Río Bravo? A lo largo de cinco sesiones que se llevarán a cabo...
May 2023
May
22
22
May
2023
The Texas Water Journal (ISSN 2160-5319) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, and indexed publication dedicated to Texas water resources management, law, and policy. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary study approach, integrating science, engineering, planning, and legal analysis to address water challenges from multiple perspectives. As an online publication, the journal provides timely...
May
04
04
May
2023
Coffee Break - Let's bust some water Myths together! Water Crisis: Myth or Reality? Is the world truly facing a water crisis, or are we being misled by misinformation and outdated assumptions? Join us for a special edition of the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters titled “Water Crisis:...
April 2023
Apr
18
18
April
2023
As climate pressures intensify, the Future of Agriculture in arid regions like Arizona becomes increasingly urgent. To meet this challenge, Ph.D. Sharon B. Megdal, Director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center, has joined the University’s Presidential Advisory Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Food Production in...
