Economic development in the El Paso-Juarez area and its impact on water supply

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5174488

Zwerneman, J A

Conflicts over resource allocations have developed along the US-Mexico Borderlands as a result of rapid economic growth. The area of El Paso, Texas, and Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, illustrates the characteristic nonhomogeneity and interdependence of the border economics. Focusing on the availability of water as a condition for growth and development, the Rio Grande Regional Environmental Project (RGREP) has explored the concept of total water management. Further study is indicated on the process of regional growth to identify the costs and benefits of alternative growth patterns based on input-output analysis of alternative water allocation schemes. More research is also needed to prevent the present coalition of agricultural and household users from breaking down.

• Research Organization: New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces
• OSTI ID: 5174488
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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