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.
| 24 | Projects Certified |
| $388.19m | Million Dollars USD in Infrastructure Investment |
| 1,159,727 | residents benefited |
Projects by Environmental Sector
in Arizona
-
18 - 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 - 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. -
1 - 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.
View All Projects Certified in Arizona
Closed Out Projects in Arizona
The Close‐Out Process provides a review of physical facilities constructed, facility performance and achievement of objectives as reflected in a results measurement matrix.
Project Pipeline for Arizona
| 2 | Under Development |
| $1.2m | USD in Estimated Construction Costs |
| 900 | People to Benefit |
- Country State Community Project Title Estimated Cost
Technical Assistance Grants for Arizona
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
| $6.92m | in Technical Assistance Grants |
 $6.46m |
USD EPA Funded Grants |
 $460,695 |
USD BECC Funded Grants |
Technical Assistance Received by Community in Arizona
| Community | Technical Assistance |
| Benson | $102,837.78 |
| Bisbee | $677,774.05 |
| Douglas | $578,789.17 |
| Huachuca City | $100,622.00 |
| Nogales | $927,333.36 |
| Patagonia | $128,031.88 |
| Sahuarita | $68,681.12 |
| Somerton | $721,373.34 |
| St. David | $39,609.00 |
| Tombstone | $194,796.00 |
| Why | $45,000.00 |
| Willcox | $135,438.00 |
| Yuma | $912,951.04 |
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 Arizona
| 23 |
Projects Managed by BECC |
| $1.2m |
Funded through EPA |
- Country State Community Project Title Grant Funds Goal
- 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
- 20068 USA Arizona Yuma “No Contamine/Don’t Trash La Frontera” Sister Cities Project; an educational/ awareness campaign for the Prevention of Illegal Dumping - Yuma County AZ & San Luis R.C. Sonora. $50,000 6
- + View All Projects
News for Arizona
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…
Meeting of the Arizona/Sonora Regional Workgroup of the U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program: Border 2020
January 05, 2015 - Border 2020 Regional workshop held in Arizona to review task force plans
View All News Stories for Arizona
Publications & Reports
-
Paving Alternatives Analysis for Rural Roads for Border Region Counties
Published April 16, 2015
Fugitive dust from unpaved county roads along the U.S. - Mexico Border is a significant health issue, and a growing concern throughout the border region. Although asphalt paving is a very effective means of… More Info »