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 promote the exchange of knowledge and collaboration among stakeholders in water security in the border region between Mexico and the United States. Critical topics such as land use change, water availability, and risk assessment in the Colorado River will be addressed.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this important dialogue on water security at the Mexico-U.S. border. The meeting seeks to foster collaboration and find effective solutions to the water challenges we face.
Join us and contribute your perspectives and knowledge at this binational forum. We look forward to your valuable participation to discuss and address together the challenges and solutions surrounding water security in our region!
On July 12, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW) hosted a special edition of its Science Talk series, highlighting two major research initiatives focused on water security and stakeholder engagement along the U.S.–Mexico border. Sponsored by leading institutions such as the Texas Water Resources Institute, Arizona Water Resources Research Center, and the North American Development Bank (NADBank), the session provided a detailed look into innovative models for addressing transboundary water challenges.
The first initiative, led by Dr. Saurav Kumar from Arizona State University, introduced a NASA-funded project centered on land use and water availability in the El Paso–Fabens–Socorro region. Dr. Kumar and his team presented new data products and a participatory modeling tool designed to map and predict land use change based on stakeholder mental models. This research emphasizes the urgent need to address agricultural pressures, urbanization, and climate variability in order to strengthen water security in the Middle Rio Grande.
The second presentation, led by Dr. Zenon Medina-Cetina and GMO Duran Sierra of Texas A&M University, showcased a cutting-edge risk assessment platform using Bayesian networks and AI to simulate cross-border water supply scenarios in the Colorado River Basin. Both teams called for greater collaboration and data sharing to ensure informed, long-term solutions.