Baja California News
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
January 14, 2014 - Funds will be used towards reducing trash in the Tijuana River, vehicle emissions reduction strategies, recycling materials, and developing educational projects
Border 2012: Tecate River Garden Project
September 09, 2013 - Southern Rain Women's Committee and Fundación La Puerta run a successful solid waste and organic matter collection program with the cultivation of two gardens on the banks of the Tecate River.
Transborder Planning and Development Symposium
July 01, 2013 - BECC and NADB participate in the “Transborder Planning and Development: Expressions and Measurements” symposium
First Urban Composting Center
February 01, 2013 - Tijuana celebrates the opening of its first Urban Composting Center. The new center will produce 150 tons of compost in its first 12 months for urban landscaping and nurseries throughout Tijuana. EPA provides $93,000…
U.S. and Mexico kick off new Border 2020 Environmental Program
August 17, 2012 - The heads of the federal environmental agencies in Mexico and the United States met in Tijuana on August 8th to sign a historic Agreement to give continuity to the Border 2012 Program and establish…
29th Annual Border Governors Conference held in Ensenada: major agreements reached, BECC and NADB recognized for their roles
October 01, 2011 - Border crossings, public safety, economic development, and competitiveness were the subjects of agreements reached during the 29th Annual Border Governors Conference held in Ensenada, B.C. on September 28-29, 2011.
NADB issues $1.9 million (USD) grant to the Commission of Public Services (CESPT) for wastewater collection projects in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
August 21, 2011 - To reduce the existing wastewater collection backlog in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, MX, the North American Development Bank (NADB) approved the issuance of a $1.9 million (USD) grant (approx. $21.8 million…
BECC-NADB Board of Directors meets in Tijuana
February 07, 2011 - Board announces the certification and financing of two wastewater treatment plants in Tijuana. New Community Assistance Program is approved