Collaboration in Binational Research and Engagement on Shared Aquifers
Photo: Santa Cruz River
Background
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TAAP-A/S (Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program-Arizona/Sonora) is a federally funded program co-hosted by the USGS Arizona Water Science Center in Tucson, Arizona, and the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Arizona. The program originates from U.S. Public Law 109-448, signed by the President on December 22, 2006 as the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act.
The Act applies to the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, where four transboundary aquifers have been designated for priority assessment; those being the Hueco Bolson and Mesilla Basin aquifers in the greater El Paso / Ciudad Juárez region, and the Santa Cruz and San Pedro aquifers across the Arizona – Sonora border (see map). TAAP-A/S is designated to operate for 10 years, with $50 million authorized for appropriation over that time period.
WRRC-TAAP Highlights
Transboundary aquifer reconnaissance work, characterization of selected border communities, stakeholder engagement, collaborative efforts identified through the TAAP Cooperative Framework.
Development of water balance modeling tools to characterize the effects of system changes, particularly related climate uncertainties and changes in groundwater demand.
Participation in binational technical working meetings, publication of journal articles and reports, presentations at regional, national, and international conferences, organization of forums and seminars for improving knowledge on transboundary aquifers.
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Additional Information
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