print print email email comment comment close window close

International Boundary & Water Commission (IBWC)
URL: http://www.ibwc.state.gov

Description:
"Established in 1889, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) has responsibility for applying the boundary and water treaties between the United States and Mexico and settling differences that may arise out of these treaties. The IBWC is an international body composed of the United States Section and the Mexican Section." The site features maps, overviews of programs areas (such as water quantity and Rio Grande and Colorado River borders), treaties, environmental reports, and more.

Publisher:
International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Treaties
Water resources development -- West (U.S.)
Water-supply -- Mexican-American Border Region

LII Database Information:
Record 21395 created by Maria Brandt on 05/01/2006
Last modification on 05/02/2006
Published: 05/18/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21395