Certified Projects
The primary purpose of BECC is to support border communities to identify, develop and achieve BECC certification and NADB funding for environmental infrastructure projects that improve human health, promote sustainable development, and contribute to enhancing the quality of life in the border region.
| 35 | Projects Certified |
| $757.08m | Million Dollars USD in Infrastructure Investment |
| 2,000,000 | residents benefited |
Projects by Environmental Sector
in Chihuahua
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22 - Water and Wastewater
The fundamental objective of water and wastewater projects is to eliminate exposure to unsanitary water conditions, which can have immediate and severe health and environmental impacts. -
1 - Water Conservation
Intended to save energy and to decrease water losses, water conservation projects located within 100 km of the border or beyond result in increasing the delivery of water into the Rio Grande. -
6 - Solid Waste Management
BECC and NADB address the environmental and human health concerns related to improperly handled solid waste and helps improve the quality of life of border residents. -
3 - Clean and efficient Energy
The growing portfolio of projects in this sector aims to reduce the demand on traditional fossil‐fuel‐based energy production while contributing to the displacement of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from power generation by fossil fuels. -
3 - Air Quality
Projects such as street paving, improved urban mobility and more efficient public transportation are aimed at improving air quality and respiratory conditions for people living along the border.
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Closed Out Projects in Chihuahua
The Close‐Out Process provides a review of physical facilities constructed, facility performance and achievement of objectives as reflected in a results measurement matrix.
- MEX Chihuahua El Millón - Cd. Juárez Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project for El Millon, Chihuahua $1.3m
- MEX Chihuahua Colonia Esperanza Mpio. Praxedis G.Gro. Expansion of the Water Disribution System in Colonia Esperanza, Chihuahua. $333.4k
- MEX Chihuahua Barreales, Mpio. de Guadalupe D.B. Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project for Barreales and Juarez y Reforma, Chihuahua. $2.6m
- MEX Chihuahua El Porvenir, Mpo. de Praxedis G. Guerrero Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project in El Porvenir, Chihuahua $2.2m
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Project Pipeline for Chihuahua
| 4 | Under Development |
| $3.6m | USD in Estimated Construction Costs |
| 7.2k | People to Benefit |
- Country State Community Project Title Estimated Cost
- 871 MEX Chihuahua Ahumada Solar Project Santa Rita de 43.42 MW in Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua N/A
- 719 MEX Chihuahua Loma Blanca Wastewater Collection System and Residential Connections in Loma Blanca, Chihuahua. $1.4m
- 896 MEX Chihuahua Ojinaga Rehabilitation of the wastewater system in the downtown area of Ojinaga, Chih $2.2m
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Technical Assistance Grants for Chihuahua
BECC provides technical assistance for project development through the EPA-funded Project Development Assistance Program and through a special technical assistance program funded with its own operating budget. Additionally, BECC manages EPA funds to support the development of strategic initatives and specific projects linked to the objectives and goals of the Border 2020: U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program
| $3.48m | in Technical Assistance Grants |
 $2.26m |
USD EPA Funded Grants |
 $1.22m |
USD BECC Funded Grants |
Border 2012: U.S-Mexico Environmental Program
The Border 2012: U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program is a collaborative effort of the United States and Mexico to improve the environment and protect the health of the nearly 12 million people living along the border. To support EPA and SEMARNAT in their efforts to achieve results, BECC provides its services to facilitate stakeholder meetings, as well as to identify, contract, and manage projects.
Projects in Chihuahua
| 23 |
Projects Managed by BECC |
| $555.6k |
Funded through EPA |
- Country State Community Project Title Grant Funds Goal
- 20079 MEX Chihuahua Cd. Juárez Reductrion of gastrointestinal dideases in school children, through sanitary facilities rehabilitation $24,938 4
- 20088 MEX Chihuahua Cd. Juárez Binational Educational Intervention for Pesticide Exposure on the Paso Del Norte Region $56,875 4
- 20094 MEX Chihuahua Cd. Juárez Promoting healthier environmental practices in Ciudad Juarez $20,000 4
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News for Chihuahua
Construction of New Infrastructure for Wastewater Treatment Plant begins in Delicias
May 13, 2016 - On March 28, Chihuahua Governor Cesar Duarte attended the kick-off ceremony for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Delicias. The project was approved for certification and financing by the Border Environment Cooperation Commision (BECC) and the…
The Board of Directors of the US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) meets in Ciudad Juarez
February 22, 2016 - • On January 7, the BPP convened a panel discussion with major foundations from El Paso and Juarez • On 8 January, the BPP Board held its first meeting of the year at the BECC
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Publications & Reports
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Results Measurements and Impact Assessment
Published February 07, 2017
Reflects experience/best practices MDB; Emphasizes simplicity and cost-effectiveness; Recognizes continuous system evolution; Outcomes based on access to infrastructure and Impacts based on use of infrastructure More Info »