Water in the Borderlands
WMG works with communities residing along in our shared borderlands on both sides of the US-Mexico border and the Santa Cruz and San Pedro watersheds, including the Native Territories and waters of the O'odham, Apache, and Opata. The Borderlands area of influence also expands into the overall US-Mexico border region (Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds) and collaborates with partners in Mexico and other countries as well as in the Southwestern US.
What We Do
Through technical trainings, educational workshops, and some inspirational magic, WMG’s Borderlands program embraces social frameworks to collaborate with rural communities, urban dwellers, and public and private sectors to elevate the importance of managing and appreciating local waters. We look to bridge the gaps between the technical, economic, cultural, and spiritual values of water by working with diverse groups including schools, faith-based organizations, farmers, and ranchers among other key communities.
Creating Natural Cities
Check out our recent work with schools in Nogales, Sonora in collaboration with the Arizona State University’s School of Transborder Studies, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, and La Diócesis de Nogales with funding provided by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Storymap created by Francisco Lara-Valencia, School of Transborder Studies, ASU.
