On Day 2 of the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, two afternoon panels will address cross-border collaborations and accessing data and knowledge within the water sector, including presentations focusing on municipal, agricultural, and mining perspectives.
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Joining a strong lineup of other panels and presentations on Day 2 of the upcoming WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Alexander Smith, Phoenix Area Office Area Manager for the US Bureau of Reclamation, will introduce two of his colleagues: Post-2026 Program Manager Carly Jerla and Binational Program Manager for the Lower Colorado River Basin Region Amy Witherall, who will jointly report on the Colorado River operations and current developments.

International and domestic graduate students from the University of Arizona whose studies focus on identifying solutions to food, land, and/or water challenges in semi-arid lands are eligible to apply for the International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) Scholars Award. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 30, 2025.

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, and if you missed this WRRC co-hosted event – ASU Water Institute Earth Day Webinar: Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, you can access the webinar recording from our website. Two of the panelists, Rachel Frazin and Sharon Udasin, both environmental journalists who co-authored the newly published book, shared findings from their research.

Day 2 of the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference (May 21) will provide insight into cross-border water sharing, beginning with a keynote address on “Infrastructure, Investment, and Binational Collaboration,” followed by two morning sessions: Water Security and Trade and Water Challenges and Funding.

On a recent field trip hosted by Tucson Water, Arizona Project WET (APW) had the opportunity to explore some of the most impactful and forward-thinking water initiatives in the Southwest. The day began at the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, a shining example of how reclaimed water can revitalize ecosystems and reconnect communities to flowing rivers in the desert.

The WRRC would like to introduce Pintu Kumar Mahla, who recently joined us as a Designated Campus Colleague. In addition to supporting the WRRC’s upcoming annual conference and other engagement efforts, Dr. Mahla will be working on research focused on water diplomacy and cooperation in South Asia associated with transboundary water challenges and opportunities.

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Southeast Arizona Citizens Forum board convened a public meeting at the WRRC. Citizens Forum meetings, which are held in various location in southeast Arizona, facilitate the exchange of information between the USIBWC and members of the public about Commission activities throughout the southern border region.