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Tue, May 20
DAY 1 Video (English) Video (Español)
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LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
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11:30 AM
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SPONSOR CHECK-IN and SET-UP
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12:00 PM
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Conference Registration Check-In (Ongoing)
University of Arizona Student Union Grand Ballroom (1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719)
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1:00 PM
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Conference Starts: Land Acknowledgement/Blessing/Opening Remarks Video (English) Video (Español)
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1:20 PM
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Special Dedication to the Memory and Legacy of Roberto F. Salmón Castelo (1953-2025), Former Commissioner, International Boundary and Water Commission - Mexican Section (2009-2020) Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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1:35 PM
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Keynote: Transforming Water Conflicts: Global Lessons in Hydrodiplomacy
Aaron Wolf, Professor, Oregon State University Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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2:05 PM
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Session 1: Frameworks for Collaboration Across Borders Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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2:40 PM
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NETWORKING BREAK
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2:55 PM
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Special Dedication to the Memory and Legacy of Raúl Grijalva (1948-2025), U.S. Congressman (2003-2025) Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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3:10 PM
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Session 2: Sharing the Colorado River Video (English) Video (Español)
Session Introduction by Platinum Sponsor: Southern Arizona Water Users Association
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Moderator – Arturo Gabaldón, President and General Manager, Community Water Company of Green Valley Video (English) Video (Español)
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Andrea Gerlak, Professor, University of Arizona
Introduction and Overview: History and Operations of the Colorado River Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Carlos A. de la Parra, Founding Partner, Centro Luken de Estrategias en Agua y Medio Ambiente
Evolution of Collaboration between US and Mexico on the Colorado River Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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The Honorable Amelia Flores, Chairwoman, Colorado River Indian Tribes
Effective Tribal Consultation Video (English) Video (Español)
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Francisco Zamora, Senior Director of Programs, Sonoran Institute
Cross-border Collaborations with NGOs Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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4:05 PM
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Session 3: Sharing Other Waters Video (English) Video (Español)
Session Introduction by Platinum Sponsor: Michelle Oldfield, ASU Arizona Water Innovation Initiative Video (English) Video (Español)
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Moderator – Justin Dutram, Assistant Vice President, Mexico and Latin American Affairs, University of Arizona Video (English) Video (Español)
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Tanya Trujillo, Deputy State Engineer and Senior Water Policy Advisor, New Mexico
Update on the Rio Grande and Groundwater in New Mexico Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Gilbert Anaya, Chief, Environmental Management Division, International Boundary and Water Commission – US Section and
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Blanca Cabello, Deputy Director of Water Quality and Sanitation, International Boundary and Water Commission – Mexican Section
Understanding the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) and Advances
in Harmonizing Data Across Borders Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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4:50 PM
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Special Recognition: Chairwoman Amelia Flores and Day 1 Closing Video (English) Video (Español)
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5:15 PM
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RECEPTION at Cork & Craft (U of A Student Union)
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Wed, May 21
DAY 2 Video (English) Video (Español)
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7:30 AM
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Day 2 Registration/BREAKFAST
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8:30 AM
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Welcome Back Remarks/Land Acknowledgement Video (English) Video (Español)
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Sharon B. Megdal, Director, Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona
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8:35 AM
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Keynote: Infrastructure, Investment, and Binational Collaboration Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
John Beckham, Managing Director, North American Development Bank (NADBank)
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8:55 AM
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Session 4: Water Security and Trade Video (English) Video (Español)
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Moderator – Natalie DeRoock, Administrator for Public Affairs, Tucson Water Video (English) Video (Español)
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Rob Simm, Senior Vice President, Emergent Sector Leader, Water, Stantec
Future Prospects for Binational Desalination Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Glenn Williamson, CEO, Canada Arizona Business Council
Project Hourglass and Canadian Investments in the Water Sector Video (English) Video (Español)
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Ben Ruddell, Professor, School of Informatics Computing and Cyber Systems, Northern Arizona University
Virtual Water Across Borders Video (English) Video (Español)
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Michael Mendonca, Senior Director, Water Strategic Services, Salt River Project (SRP)
Cross-border Partnerships Exploring Water Augmentation on the Verde Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Francisco Lara-Valencia, Professor, School of Transborder Studies, Arizona State University
Planning Across Borders Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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10:00 AM
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Session 5: Water Challenges and Funding Video (English) Video (Español)
Session Introduction by Platinum Sponsor: Alice Templeton, Stantec Video (English) Video (Español)
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Moderator – Thomas Throssell, Assistant Director, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Video (English) Video (Español)
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Heather Whiteman Runs Him, Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Tribal Justice Clinic, University of Arizona
Tribal Water Settlements and Funding for Tribal Water Infrastructure Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Brian Bennon, Director of National Tribal Water Systems, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA)
Operational Capacity Development and Cross-border Knowledge Sharing Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Antonio Rascón, Principal Engineer, International Boundary and Water Commission – Mexican Section and
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Ramon Macias III, Principal Engineer, International Boundary and Water Commission – US Section
International Water Treatment Plants in San Diego-Tijuana and Ambos Nogales Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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Judah Waxelbaum, Chief Legislative Liaison, Water Infrastructure Authority
WIFA’s Approach to Water Augmentation and Funding/Financing Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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11:05 AM
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Dear Body of Water Interlude Video (English) Video (Español)
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Gretchen E. Henderson, Poetry Center, University of Arizona
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11:10 AM
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NETWORKING BREAK
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11:25 AM
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Tribal Leader Keynotes Video (English) Video (Español)
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12:15 PM
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LUNCH BUFFET OPENS
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12:35 PM
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Lunch Program: Arizona-Sonora Border Dialogue Video (English) Video (Español)
The Honorable Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona Video (English) Video (Español)
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2:15 PM
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Session 6: Water Sector Collaborations Video (English) Video (Español)
Session Introduction by Platinum Sponsor: Michael Mendonca, Salt River Project Video (English) Video (Español)
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Moderator – Joaquin Marruffo, Border Programs Manager, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Video (English) Video (Español)
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John Kmiec, Director, Tucson Water
Municipal Sector: Tucson’s Collaborations Across Borders Video (English) Video (Español)
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Allison Moore, Executive Vice President, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Agricultural Sector: Cross-border Agricultural Production, Trade, and Transportation Video (English) Video (Español)
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Sandy Fabritz, Director of Water Strategy, Freeport McMoRan
Mining Sector: Innovations in Mining Water Use Video (English) Video (Español)
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3:10 PM
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NETWORKING BREAK
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3:25 PM
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Session 7: Data and Knowledge Sharing Video (English) Video (Español)
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4:10 PM
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US Bureau of Reclamation Update Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
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4:30 PM
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Keynote: Status of Colorado River Negotiations Video (English) Video (Español) PPT
Tom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources
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4:50 PM
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Conference Closing Remarks
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5:00 PM
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End of Conference
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