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.
| 126 | Projects Certified |
| $3.66b | Billion Dollars USD in Infrastructure Investment |
| 6,000,000 | residents benefited |
Projects by Environmental Sector
in the United States
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75 - Water and Wastewater
Providing new or improved services to 12 million border residents with a capacity to eliminate more than 450 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater discharges, equivalent to the wastewater discharge of nearly 12.8 million people. -
24 - Water Conservation
Estimated to save energy and to decrease water losses by approximately 330 MGD; enough to serve the average demands of some four million people. -
6 - Solid Waste Management
Accommodating approximately 1,550 tons/day of waste previously disposed of in open or uncontrolled sites, benefiting more than 3.5 million people. -
21 - Clean and Efficient Energy
Anticipated to prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to almost 1,265,665 metric tons of CO2 per year.
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Closed Out Projects in the United States
The Close‐Out Process provides a review of physical facilities constructed, facility performance and achievement of objectives as reflected in a results measurement matrix.
- USA Texas Rio Grande City Rio Grande City Wastewater Collection Improvements Project $449k
- USA California Niland Sunpeak Solar Park N/A
- USA New Mexico Anthony Water Improvements Project in Anthony, New Mexico $8.8m
- USA Texas San Juan Water Conservation Project for Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 in San Juan, Texas $1.8m
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Project Pipeline for the United States
| 8 | Under Development |
| $44.3m | USD in Estimated Construction Costs |
| 8.3k | People to Benefit |
- Country State Community Project Title Estimated Cost
Technical Assistance Grants for the United States
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
| $31.49m | in Technical Assistance Grants |
 $29.29m |
USD EPA Funded Grants |
 $2.20m |
USD BECC Funded Grants |
Technical Assistance Received by State in the United States
| State | Technical Assistance |
| California | $3,608,030 |
| Arizona | $6,924,616 |
| New Mexico | $5,018,851 |
| Texas | $15,948,054 |
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 the United States
| 99 |
Projects Managed by BECC |
| $3.3m |
Funded through EPA |
- Country State Community Project Title Grant Funds Goal
- 20297 USA Texas Hidalgo County Decision Making Tool (DMTG) for Stormwater in The lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas $0
- 20065 USA Arizona Nogales Developing a Collaborative to Manage and Mitigate UDM Waste in Arizona’s Borderlands. $107,255 3
- 20067 USA Arizona Douglas Hazardous Material Training and Equipment for Southern Arizona and Northeastern Sonora. $71,700 5
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News for United States
Prioritization Process for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program
May 22, 2017 - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC), in coordination with the North American Development Bank (NADB), are pleased to announce a new project application and prioritization cycle for drinking water and wastewater…
BECC GM presents Green Infrastructure Program at Joint Working Committee
May 13, 2016 - U.S.-Mexico Joint Working Committee meets in Monterrey where BECC General Manager presents the Green Infrastructure Program.
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Publications & Reports
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Board of Directors Public Meeting Transcript - November 17, 2016, San Antonio, TX [Verbatim]
Published August 04, 2017