Coahuila

Certified Projects

The primary purpose is to provide financing, as well as technical and other assistance, to support the development and implementation of infrastructure projects that help preserve, protect and enhance the environment of the border region in order to advance the well-being of the people of the United States and Mexico.

10	Projects Certified

$594.81m

Million Dollars USD in
Infrastructure Investment

1,050,000

residents benefited

Projects by Environmental Sector
in Coahuila

5 - 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.
2 - 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.
1 - 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.
2 - Solid Waste
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.

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Project Pipeline for Coahuila

2	Under Development

$4.3m

USD in Estimated
Construction Costs

Country State Community Project Title Estimated Cost

Technical Assistance Grants for Coahuila

Technical assistance for project development is provided through the EPA-funded Project Development Assistance Program and through a special technical assistance program funded with its own operating budget. Additionally, NADB 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.

$1.50m

in Technical Assistance Grants

$852,446

USD
EPA Funded Grants

$649,501

USD
BECC Funded Grants

Technical Assistance Received by Community in Coahuila

Community	Technical Assistance
Allende	$52,358.72
Cd. Acuna	$476,814.01
Muzquiz	$38,286.60
Piedras Negras	$330,578.97
Region 5 Manantiales	$199,832.25
Region Carbonifera	$163,638.88
Saltillo	$60,000.00

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, NADB provides its services to facilitate stakeholder meetings, as well as to identify, contract, and manage projects.

Projects in Coahuila

9	Projects Managed by BECC

$230.2k

Funded through EPA

Country State Community Project Title Grant Funds Goal

News for Coahuila

Green Infrastructure Forum III held in Arteaga, Coahuila

November 11, 2016 - On September 21-22, the Green Infrastructure Forum III was held at the Autonomous University of Coahuila’s Digital Library (Infoteca Central) in Arteaga, Coahuila. The event was hosted by the State of Coahuila, the Border Environment Cooperation Commission, the North American Development…

EPA Improves U.S. — Mexico Border with Environmental Projects

February 28, 2014 - More than $720,000 for improving air monitoring, expanding waste collection, improving water quality and other priorities

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Publications & Reports

Protecting the Environment and Public Health

Published December 18, 2017

The U.S. -Mexico border region is home to over 15 million people who share natural resources, watersheds, and air basins that transcend political boundaries More Info »
2014 Year in Review

Published June 05, 2015

More Info »

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Our Impact in

Certified Projects

Projects by Environmental Sector in Coahuila

5 - Water and WastewaterThe 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.

2 - Clean and Efficient EnergyThe 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.

1 - Air QualityProjects 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.

2 - Solid Waste 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.