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Template. Mutual Benefit Natural and Grey Infrastructure in Monterrey, Mexico. Nexus 2014. Water , Food , Climate and Energy Conference UNC Water Institute , March 2014. Monterrey, MX. Droughts. Extreme Weather Events. 1909 Hurricane. 2010 Alex. 1988 Gilbert. Water Flows.
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Template Mutual Benefit Natural andGreyInfrastructure in Monterrey, Mexico Nexus 2014. Water, Food, Climateand Energy Conference UNC WaterInstitute, March 2014
Extreme Weather Events 1909 Hurricane 2010 Alex 1988 Gilbert
Ecosystem Services & Objectives Water Regulation Flood Mitigation • Prevent/Mitigate Flooding -extreme rainfall events • -750 m3/s • Improve water infiltration to aquifer • +20%
Monterrey Water Fund GEF Water Users Taxes Donors Other Local Entities Water Fund Operating Activities Conservation Activities Capital Funding Income
Some of the Activities 1 2 3 4 Source: CONAFOR Source: CONAFOR Source: CONAFOR Source: Weetwood
Thank You Jeffrey Cowan M. jcowan@tnc.org