| Date | March 28, 2022 |
Colorado River Problematic: Introduction to the basin (1 of 7)
This video provides an introduction to the Colorado River in Mexico. Ph.D. Astrid Hernández Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza, and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis discuss the current drought and the impacts of Colorado River basin water loss on local water users.
Colorado River Problematic: What is happening in the basin? Drought and water shortage (2 of 7)
This video explains the current conditions and challenges that are occurring in the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
Colorado River Problematic: What is the current problematic in the basin, how is evolving and who are the main actors? (3 out of 7)
This video explains the what the current problematic is evolving and who are the main actors in the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
Colorado River Problematic: When did the problematic begin? (4 out of 7)
This video explains the 20 years of drought and a series of minutes that modified the 1944 treaty, related with the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
Colorado River Problematic : Why do we have this problem? (5 out of 7)
This video explains the rationale for the current problematic in the basin, mostly related to a bigger water demand than water available, related to the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
Colorado River Problematic: What are the possible outcomes of the current water problematic? (6 out of 7)
This video explains the results of a research project that evaluates the current and alternative water management strategies in the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
Colorado River Problematic: How can we solve this problem? (7 out of 7)
This video explains the results of a research project that evaluates the current and alternative water management strategies in the Colorado River in the Mexican portion of it. Ph.D. Candidate Astrid Hernandez Cruz, Ph.D. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza and Ph.D. Samuel Sandoval Solis have a conversation about this.
The ongoing Colorado River basin water loss is one of the most pressing environmental and policy challenges for Mexico and the U.S. This issue is the focus of a seven-part video series hosted by the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters, where experts Dr. Astrid Hernández Cruz, Dr. Leopoldo Mendoza Espinoza, and Dr. Samuel Sandoval Solis offer a deep dive into the complex conditions affecting this vital resource.
The series begins by introducing the river basin from a Mexican perspective, providing crucial context for understanding the severity of current drought conditions and the consequences of long-term overuse. The experts emphasize that the Colorado River basin water loss is not just a natural phenomenon—it is deeply connected to political agreements, historical decisions, and rapidly growing water demand.
In one of the most revealing episodes, the panelists discuss the evolution of the problem and identify the main actors involved in basin management. They trace the crisis back over two decades, highlighting how a combination of sustained drought and reinterpretations of the 1944 treaty between the U.S. and Mexico have added pressure to already fragile water-sharing arrangements.
As the series progresses, the researchers explore not only the causes but also the consequences of the crisis. The sixth and seventh episodes present findings from research projects focused on alternative water management strategies, including simulations of various policy options and their projected outcomes. These solutions are crucial for addressing the Colorado River basin water loss before it causes irreversible social and ecological harm.
The experts also stress the importance of rethinking governance and cooperation frameworks. Addressing Colorado River basin water loss effectively will require innovation, transparency, and sustained collaboration across borders and sectors.
This video series is an essential resource for understanding a transboundary crisis that affects millions. By shedding light on the science, politics, and future scenarios, it helps shape a more informed and active dialogue around the future of this critical basin.
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