University of Arizona/Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Award Date:
2006
Award Amount:
$289,925.00
Cost Share:
$339,432.00
Other Partners:
Sonoran Desert Program
The partnership between UA and UABC is contributing to watershed management and riparian restoration practices in the Lower Colorado River Basin, focusing primarily in the Colorado Delta in Mexico. The partnership is (1) enhancing the capacity of UABC/Mexicali to provide training, outreach and continuing education in the areas of watershed/water resources management and riparian restoration; (2) training competent Mexican students and local stakeholders as potential leaders in the environmental field; (3) strengthening cross-border relationships; (4) collaboratively developing and implementing short courses and workshops partnership faculty; and (5) enhancing development and collaboration on research topics of mutual interest.