They have no authority over ground water. This has not progressed beyond the proposal stage. While we are working on the analysis of water management issues the new Hewlett Foundation project will begin to organize a water forum of experts and stakeholders. Our effort will support this initiative. While discussion exists between El Paso and Ju rez, and between Texas and New Mexico, there currently seems to be no forum in which representatives from ALL regions involved can come together for discussion.
Water conservation is critically important.
Ju rez has not started a similar program due to cost constraints. Brief discussion of planning for sustainable development in Northeast Brazil. Also they do not have the international aspect to deal with. The report is in the PRP work room. An atlas of ground water resources in the Paso del Norte is available in the PRP room.