Water issues

The Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Our main economic sectors – agriculture, retail service, manufacturing industries, tourism, and commercial fishing – all depend on reliable, good quality water supplies.

water supply

The Rio Grande is our main source of water. Drought, international treaty issues, and increased demand are impacting long-term water availability. Because of this, the LRGVDC is leading efforts to develop strategies for long-term water supply alternatives. More >>

It also is coordinating efforts to control aquatic weeds. More >>

water quality

Since 1975, the LRGVDC has served as the state-designated Areawide Wastewater Management Planning Agency. The agency works with area communities to coordinate and enhance natural resources in the Rio Grande Valley. More >>

reservoir levels

As of March 15, 2008, the U.S. combined ownership at Amistad/Falcon stands at 100.38% of conservation capacity (3,404,982) acre-feet (AF), up from 74.44% (2,475,908 AF) a year ago at this time.

Overall the system is holding 70.82% (4,194,614 AF) of conservation capacity with Amistad at 87.11% (2,853,699 AF) and Falcon at 50.66% (1,340,914 AF).

Mexico has 31.20% (789,632 AF) of the water it could store at Amistad/Falcon.

IBWC Historical Trends


RGWM Report 3-15-08
RGWM Report 3-08-08
RGWM Report 3-01-08
RGWM Report 2-23-08
RGWM Report 2-16-08
RGWM Report 2-09-08