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A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two years

Mexico will accept reduced Colorado River water allocations under a new binational agreement. This accord, known as Minute 334, aims to manage dwindling water resources effectively. The agreement allows Mexico to store some water in Lake Mead for future use. Environmental restoration efforts in the Colorado River Delta will also…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Binational effort is fixing chronic pollution problem on the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo was dumping millions of gallons of sewage a day into the Rio Grande. The U.S. and Mexico worked together to find a solution.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025

Pilot Project Using Bubbles To Clean Sewage From Tijuana River Scrapped Deemed a Failure

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) acknowledged criticism of its project to clean up sewage and chemical contamination in the Tijuana River with "nano-bubbles" after it was swept away in a recent storm.

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025

Data shows Rio Grande water shortage is not just due to Mexico’s lack of water deliveries

Water levels at the Amistad and Falcon international reservoirs are currently at 19% and 12% of capacity, respectively. Some of the decrease is from lower inflows from the U.S. side of the river.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2024

What is Goat Canyon? Millions of gallons of sewage seep into San Diego from just one spot in Tijuana

More than 14.5 billion gallons of untreated raw sewage have entered California from Mexico, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission

Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024

In Mexico, Tensions Rise Again over 1944 Water Treaty

After decades of negotiations and even protests, Mexico and the U.S. struggle to find a compromise over a 1944 water treaty.

Texas Observer · Oct 18, 2023

Texas plans a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. Here's what we know about it

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $1 million string of buoys along the river that divides Texas and Mexico — and more may be installed in the future.

WEKU · Jun 9, 2023

DOJ tried to hide border wall report

The report confirms an investigation that found the privately built fencing could collapse during major flooding

Salon · Dec 2, 2022