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Andrea Prichard School of Geography and Development, MA candidate

Interbasin water transfers at the US-Mexico border city of Nogales, Sonora: implications for aquifers and water security. Andrea Prichard School of Geography and Development, MA candidate Institute of the Environment Graduate Research Blitz February 1, 2011. Research Topic.

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Andrea Prichard School of Geography and Development, MA candidate

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  1. Interbasin water transfers at the US-Mexico border city of Nogales, Sonora: implications for aquifers and water security Andrea Prichard School of Geography and Development, MA candidate Institute of the Environment Graduate Research Blitz February 1, 2011

  2. Research Topic Population of Ambos Nogales 1900-2000 Pick et al 2002 Rancher from Cibuta indicating his drying well El Imparcial 2011 Research Question: What are the long-range sustainability implications of interbasin transfers as a means of addressing water security concerns in Nogales, Sonora and surrounding areas? • Human Impacts • Ecological Impacts • Groundwater Levels

  3. Methods Remote Sensing NDVI study: vegetation change over time Secondary Data Collection Interviews

  4. Conclusions • Rapid Urban Growth • Demand Exceeds Supply • IBTs allay, but do not alleviate scarcity • Integrated Water Resources Management(IWRM) needed for groundwater resilience New housing with water tanks Municipal Water Source:Nogales, Sonora 15% of residents do not have plumbing Pipa truck refilling

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