The U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) — the governmental entity that oversees the U.S./Mexican water treaties — has scheduled a pair of citizens forums for the public in Arizona and Texas for mid-August. The meetings will include presentations from regional officials with updates on projects in the areas, as well as an open public comment period.
The meetings will be held in person and remotely via Microsoft Teams or by calling in, according to IBWC. Times, locations and signup information for the meetings are below.
Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum Public Meeting:
- When — Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. MDT.
- In-person meeting — Tubac Community Center, Santa Cruz County, North Facility, 50 Bridge Road in Tubac, Ariz.
- Teams meeting — Join at the time using this link.
- Call-in participation — Call 915-320-4718, phone conference ID 604 116 403#.
Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum Public Meeting:
- When — Thursday, Aug. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CDT
- In-person meeting — USIBWC Mercedes Field Office, 325 Golf Course Road in Mercedes, Texas.
- Teams meeting — Join at the time using this link.
- Call-in participation — Call 915-320-4718, phone conference ID 140 903 526#.
IBWC asks those who wish to speak during the public comment period to sign up by contacting the public affairs officer, Frankie Pinon, at frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov or 915-832-4716 a few days before the event in question. IBWC asks speakers sign up for the Arizona meeting by noon on Aug. 8 and by noon on Aug. 11 for the Texas meeting.
