SRS RN: shared destinies: hydro-social infrastructures for community involvement and sustainability in fragmented border regions

The National Science Foundation awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to the University of Texas at El Paso under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) on January 15, 2022. The grant supports research on "Shared Destinies: Hydro-Social Infrastructures for Community Involvement and Sustainability in Fragmented Border Regions" through December 31, 2022.

Under the award, the University of Texas at El Paso will conduct local surveys, interviews, and contribute to the full proposal development regarding water issues in the El Paso region. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and University of California, San Diego have been awarded $TBD sub-grants to assist with full proposal efforts and conduct complementary research on water vulnerabilities in the San Diego-Tijuana border area respectively. The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation and research. This award aims to advance understanding of water sustainability challenges in fragmented border communities through community-engaged research.