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The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) will host in-person and virtual public meetings in the Middle Rio Grande region on February 19 and 20, 2025.
Presenters will cover the Amistad Dam mitigation plan, the Safety of Dams program, ongoing and upcoming area operations, and an update on Rio Grande hydrology, water deliveries, and Minute 331.
The first meeting will be in person at the Municipal Building, 109 W Broadway St., Del Rio, Texas, on Wednesday, February 19, from 2-5 p.m. CST.
For those wishing to join this meeting virtually, click this Microsoft Teams link.
Meeting ID: 299 339 064 04
Passcode: cg2oB2NM
Or join by phone:
+1 915-320-4718,,500135737# United States, El Paso, or Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 500 135 737#
A tour of Amistad Dam will be offered on Wednesday, February 19, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CST. Registration is limited to only 20 people. If you are interested in this tour, contact Public Affairs Officer Frankie Pinon at frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov.
The second meeting will be in person at the Laredo Water Museum, 2702 Anna Ave., Laredo, Texas, on Thursday, February 20, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. CST.
For those wishing to join this meeting virtually, click this Microsoft Teams link.
Meeting ID: 234 243 462 351
Passcode: fn7wd6NR
Or join by phone:
+1 915-320-4718,,593663534# United States, El Paso, or Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 593 663 534#
If possible, it may be helpful for you to test connectivity on your own prior to the meeting by clicking on the link and ensuring your camera and microphone are functioning.
Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions – USIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E.
• Karla Benitez, USIBWC Civil Engineer: Amistad Dam mitigation plan.
• Delbert Humberson, USIBWC Hydrologist: Update on Rio Grande hydrology, water deliveries, and Minute 331.
• Mario Gomez, USIBWC Acting Operation and Maintenance Chief: Updates to the Safety of Dams program and ongoing and upcoming area operations activities.
