How can cities become more resilient, livable, and sustainable?

In this interview, Dr. Adriana Zuñiga Teran explores how urban design, environmental science, and community engagement come together to shape healthier cities – especially in complex regions like the U.S.-MX border.

From green spaces to cross-border collaboration, this…

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Water systems in arid and semi-arid regions depend on tributaries and natural springs that help maintain river flow and ecosystem health. In the Pecos River region of New Mexico, these water sources are essential for supporting communities, ecosystems, and overall watershed stability.

To learn more about this topic, the Permanent Forum…

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We invite the entire community to learn more about this important milestone and the work led by the PFBW through its initiative “One Coast, One Community”, which has recently strengthened its presence with the official trademark registration in Mexico. We encourage everyone to review the full story, explore the available resources, and stay…

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• REMINDER

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”. Experts will discuss impacts on water governance and binational cooperation.

Please consult the link for more details and access to the event: …

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Join World Water Week (March 23-28) and be part of a global, interdisciplinary conversation on Water, Health, and Gender. Researchers, practitioners, artists, and community members are invited to share ideas and initiatives.

More information at the link: World Water Week 2026: Call for Contributions

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”. Experts will discuss impacts on water governance and binational cooperation.

Please consult the link for more details and access to the event: …

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Hi! We’re starting the year by planning our 2026 events, and your input is truly important to our entire community.

Would you help us by answering this short survey? Your responses help us focus on the topics that matter most to you as members of the PFBW.

We’re hoping to gather results over the next few weeks, so if you’re able to respond soon,…

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Your contribution helps defend access to the river, protect ecosystems, and strengthen cross-border collaboration in regions under growing pressure.

Donate today and stand for water as a shared resource.

Link: Support action at the border wall: donate to a shared water cause

Help shape our 2026 events. Share your priorities by taking our short survey.

Ayúdanos a definir los eventos de 2026. Comparte tus prioridades en nuestra encuesta.

https://www.binationalwaters.org/2026-survey-events/

Read our new brief on the future of binational water governance and the 1944 Water Treaty, featuring panelists from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and the University of Arizona

Explore key insights from experts on climate…

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Episode 3 – Water and Diplomacy

In this episode of Women in Water, Elizabeth A. Koch (Environmental Law Institute) shares how women are transforming international water diplomacy building cooperation, equity, and sustainability across borders.

Hosted by Dr. Elia M. Tapia (Universidad de Sonora), this conversation explores the power of…

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Grab your coffee and join the chat! ☕

This Oct 23 we’ll talk about the future of the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty and how we can keep working together.

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This Oct 23 we’ll talk about the future of the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty and how we can keep working together.

🔗 https://bit.ly/438D6wJ

Ya está disponible el resumen del Foro Aguas Compartidas: Shared Waters: Binational Dialogue for Sustainable Growth, celebrado en CETYS Tijuana. Autoridades, expertos y líderes de ambos lados de la frontera U.S.-MX. dialogaron sobre ciencia, datos y cooperación para una gestión sostenible del agua.

https://www.binationalwaters.org/the-big-give/

Sept 17-18 your donation can DOUBLE during Matching Minutes.

Together we can secure water for South Texas & the Border

Donate now: binationalwaters.org/big-give-2025

This month, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters will join hundreds of nonprofits across South Texas in The Big Give 2025 —a 24-hour online fundraising event that brings our community together to make a lasting impact.

From September 17 at 6:00 PM through September 18 at 6:00 PM (CT), supporters can make their gifts online and help us…

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Your support inspires us and enables us to keep moving forward.
Every donation makes a real impact.

👉 https://bit.ly/4ctHsAt

Tu apoyo nos inspira y nos permite seguir adelante.
Cada donación genera un verdadero impacto.

Un nuevo análisis binacional de 25 años de datos revela una crisis de contaminación costera que afecta la salud pública y el medio ambiente a lo largo de la frontera entre México y EE.UU.

📉 Desde Carlsbad hasta Rosarito, muchas playas registran niveles peligrosos de bacterias fecales durante casi todo el año, especialmente en invierno y…

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Conoce todos los detalles aquí:

https://www.binationalwaters.org/es/iniciativa-one-coast/

Explore how NADBank supports sustainable agriculture along the U.S.–Mexico border. Learn about funding, cross-border cooperation, and water-smart farming projects:
https://lnkd.in/ga9aJSaY

<div>Science Talk: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Access for Unhoused Communities to be held on July 24, from 4:00 to 5:30 Central Time, will explore how homelessness intersects with public health, water infrastructure, and environmental justice. </div>

Zoom link: Join here. You will also receive a calendar invite shortly.

Don’t miss our Science…

You can contribute online by visiting:
Donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

More information: Flooding in Texas: Join the Relief Effort for Hill Country

“To solve the water crisis, we must rethink the agricultural industry. Water saved shouldn’t mean growing more—it should mean growing smarter.” — Salvador López Córdova, Chief Environmental Officer at NADBank, during our 5th Anniversary event. #BinationalWaters #WaterUnitesUs

Check out the full post here:…

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Get to know and understand water issues across transboundary river/aquifer basins.
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Conoce y comprende los problemas del agua en cuencas de ríos y acuíferos transfronterizos.

“The Forum is a great example of what can be done on this kind of platform. It’s inherently binational, inclusive, and welcoming.” — Sharon Megdal, Director of the Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona, during The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters’ 5th anniversary. #WaterUnitesUs

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Gabriel Eckstein, Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, and chair of the executive council of the International Association for Water Law (AIDA) commends the PFBW for five years of advancing transboundary water governance.

El Profesor Gabriel Eckstein, Catedrático de leyes de Texas A&M y Presidente del Consejo Ejecutivo de…

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From climate stress to shared solutions, cross-border water experts came together to reflect, connect, and act. Watch the full celebration of “The Need for Collaboration” and hear from leaders shaping the future of our shared waters.

Featuring:
Sharon Megdal – Water Resources Research Center
Edward Moderow – …

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Vamos a sumergirnos en los hechos y desmentir los mitos sobre la gestión del agua a nivel nacional.

Únase a nosotros para el webinar ” Realidades y delirios hidrológicos a nivel nacional: regulación de aguas superficiales y subterráneas interconectadas” el jueves 14 de noviembre de 2024 a las 9:00 AM (hora central de EE. UU.).

¡Regístrate…

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This Dia de Muertos, our rivers deserve to be remembered because they are sources of life.

Participate by sending a photo and the name of a deteriorating river. Help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our water sources.

Submission dates: From October 7 to November 3, 2024.

Send your photos to media@binationalwaters.org or send…

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This Dia de Muertos, our rivers deserve to be remembered because they are sources of life.

Participate by sending a photo and the name of a deteriorating river. Help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our water sources.

Submission dates: From October 7 to November 3, 2024.

Send your photos to media@binationalwaters.org or send…

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Are you passionate about digital communication and water education? This is your opportunity to join our team and make a difference!

The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW) is searching for a Science Communication Intern to help us expand our digital presence and share critical facts about water.

This volunteer role is ideal for…

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Don’t forget this coming thursday July 11, we will meet via Zoom for another Science Talk event! Save the date and do not miss it. Scan the QR code or go to: https://bit.ly/3XwYz0C?r=qr

Al cumplir nuestro cuarto aniversario, nuestra comunidad se compone de más de 230 miembros, y aún tenemos espacio para que te sumes a este importante proyecto: proteger los recursos hídricos binacionales.
#CuatroAños #AguasCompartidas

To achieve fair regulation in the management of underground aquifers between Mexico and the USA, it is necessary to engage in conversations that take into account the opinion of specialized organizations. Learn more at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=utXsNGDiBUI&t=443s… #TransboundaryWaters #Groundwater

Citizen participation in scientific studies can provide breadth in data collection, but at the same time, it entails some potential challenges.

Learn more at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4I-hPzrPE&list=PLKwWnhGLIUxLbi1LBKASf09Jb4rkcOBI9&index=6…

Hemos preparado un Science Talk (charla científica) con científicos y expertos que trabajan con la ciencia ciudadana para conocer cómo la implementan de manera efectiva en nuestras comunidades fronterizas. Acompáñanos este ferebro 21 en nuestro Zoom https://bit.ly/3SxdQKI💧

“Pray for rain” is a widely used phrase when drought hits. Today, as the hurricane season seems to be shifting and becoming less reliable, uncertainty rules. How to face the new conditions when unprecedented seems to be the new normality? We definitely need to keep praying.

The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters invites you to its upcoming…

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Our final presentation in “The Rio Grande River Basin ” Webinar Series will take place this Wednesday, August 30^th at 9 am PT.

Presentation Title: The Rio Grande Basin: Legal, Policy, and Governance Challenges

Speaker: Gabriel E. Eckstein, PhD, Professor of Law, Texas A&M University

Date: Wednesday, August 30^th

Time: 9 am…

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🌊 ¿Es la desalinización nuestra salvación o una ilusión impulsada por los negocios?

Únete a nosotros para una discusión fascinante el 10 de agosto de 2023, en nuestro próximo #CoffeeBreak ☕️ con expertos líderes.

binationalwaters.org/es/event/coffe…

IWRA (@iwra_water) invites early-career water professionals to submit applications for the second Publication Mentorship Initiative, which aims to facilitate and encourage mentoring junior water professionals.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

iwra.org/iwras-mentored…

The Rio Grande Futures Model assesses its performance under different scenarios. With 29 indicators like flow, species diversity, and air quality, the Upper Rio Grande got a “C” grade. Let’s work together for its health and sustainability! #RiverReportCard

Don’t miss our #Newsletter for July!
It has been a long time without updating you with the most relevant news from the Forum. This is time for a reminder of all the interesting events we have had so far this year.

Newsletter: https://pfbw.substack.com/p/shared-waters-jul-2023?sd=pf

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“At the end of the day, it is always about people and the power of empathy”. IBWC Commissioner, Maria Elena Giner words in another Episode of #WomenInScience. Thank you for the lessons, the time and above all, the example!

Click here to: Watch Now!