Year 12 Projects: Abstracts of ongoing projects

• W-02-01 "Surface Runoff Analysis", Alberto Barud-Zubillaga, University of Texas El Paso
• W-02-02 "Context for Learning Hydrology System", Black, New Mexico State University
• W-02-03 "Human Health Risk Assessment", Richard Gersberg, San Diego State University
• W-02-04 "International Water Market", Thomas McGuckin, New Mexico State University
• W-02-05 "Removal of Contaminants from Fish", Jan Miller, University of Utah
• W-02-06 "Land Application of Saline Wastewater", Geno A. Picchioni, New Mexico State University
• W-02-07 "Desalinization to Extend Aquifer Life", Charles Turner, University of Texas El Paso

Year 11 Projects: Abstracts of ongoing projects

• W-01-1 "Fecal Coliforms and Pathogens from Land-based Sources into the Bight of the Californias", Richard Gersberg, San Diego State Univeristy
• W-01-3 "Alternative Utilization of Agricultural Lands Using Low-water Native Plants", John Mexal, New Mexico State University
• W-01-4 "Pilot Study Examining Pathogen Incidence and Distribution Patterns in the Rio Grande", Kevin Oshima, New Mexico State University
• W-01-5 "Low Pressure UV Disinfection of Partially or Untreated Wastewater from Ciudad Juarez", Thomas Redlinger, University Texas El Paso
• W-01-6 "Management and Economic Model for Use of Wastewater for Trees", Sammis, New Mexico State University
• W-01-7 "Transport and Removal of Viruses in the Seasonally Flooded Rio Bosque Wetlands Park", Dirk Schulze-Makuch, University of Texas El Paso
• W-01-8 "Extending the Useful Life of an Aquifer Through Desalination", Charles Turner, University Texas El Paso
• P2-01-2 "Alternative Disposal of Used Tires in the Border Region", Lin, Utah

Year 10 Projects: Abstracts of ongoing projects

• W-00-1 "Detection and Identification of Cryptosporidium in Rio Grande Basin", Morteza Abbaszadegan, Arizona State University
• W-00-2 "A Hierarchical Application of Sustainable River Corridor Restoration: Rio Alamar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico", Cook, Arizona State University
• W-00-3 "Advanced Wastewater Treatment for the Fish Processing Industries near Ensenada, Baja California", Jan Miller, Utah
• W-00-4 "Optimization of an Ultrafiltration Based Concentration Method for Pathogens in Environmental Water Samples: Application to a Pilot Study of the Rio Grande", Kevin Oshima, New Mexico State University
• W-00-5 "Hydrology and Hydroecology of the Binational Cottonwood Creek/Arroyo Alamar, Tijuana River Basin", Victor Ponce, San Diego State University
• W-00-6 "A Pilot Project to Test Self-Contained, Composting Sanitation Technologies: An alternative to Pit Latrines", Thomas Redlinger, University of Texas El Paso
• W-00-7 "Transport and Removal of Viruses Using a Constructed Wetland", Dirk Schulze-Makuch, University of Texas El Paso
• W-00-8 "Upstream Water Reuse and Development Impacts on Rio Grande Water Quality", John Walton, University of Texas El Paso
• W-00-9 "Identifying Terrestrial Sources of Marine Pollution: The Bight of the Californias Border Region", Richard Wright, San Diego State University

Year 9 Projects: Abstracts of ongoing projects

• W99-2 "A Methodology for Determining the Best Areas to Expand Wastewater Collection Systems in the US/Mexico Border Region (Cont)", Donald Hayes, University of Utah

• EIR98-2 "Teacher Enhancement & Community Awareness in Air & Water Quality Education In El Paso", Elsa Villa, University of Texas El Paso
• IT98-1 "A Water Assessment Study for Indian Tribes Living in the US-Mexico Border Region (Planning Grant)", Alan Kilpatrick, San Diego State University
• NR98-1 "Border Woodland Recovery Project II", Richard Gordon, Arizona State University
• NR98-4 "Survey of Riparian Habitats along the Rio Grande", Susan Watts, University of Texas El Paso
• W98-1 "Low Cost Strategy for Treating & Reusing Wastewater on the US-Mexican Border (Phase III)", Larry Baker, Arizona State University
• W98-2 "A Methodology for Determining the Best Areas to Expand Wastewater Collection Systems in the US/Mexico Border Region", Donald Hayes, University of Utah
• W98-3 "Economic Analysis of Improved Water Quality in the Rio Grande Project", Thomas McGuckin, New Mexico State University
• W98-4 "Sustainable Wastewater Utilization on the Mexico-US Border: A Community Outreach Demonstration -- Yr3", John Mexal, New Mexico State University
• D-1 "Transborder Watershed Research Program", Ward Brady & Richard Wright, San Diego State University

• EIR97-2 "Improving Community Access to Transborder Environmental Information in the San Diego - Tijuana Region," Richard Wright, San Diego State University
• EIR97-3 "Interactive Teaching of El Paso Air and Water Quality Concerns," John Walton, University of Texas at El Paso
• NR97-1 "Border Woodland Recovery Project," Richard S. Gordon, Arizona State University
• NR97-2 "Mapping and Management of the Coastal Wetlands of Northern Sonora: A Multi-National Approach," Diann Peart, Arizona State University
• NR97-3 "Sustainable Model for Watershed Planning: Ecological Suitability and Growth Management Strategies," Frederick Steiner, Arizona State University
• W97-1 "Low Cost Strategy to Treat and Reuse Wastewater on the U.S.-Mexican Border (continuation)," Larry Baker, Arizona State University
• W97-2 "Predictive Modelling of the Interactions Between Land Use and Storm Water Quality in the Tijuana River Watershed," Richard Gersberg, San Diego State University
• W97-3 "Water Desalination and SOC Removal Using Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis," Charles Turner, University of Texas at El Paso
• W97-4 "Pilot Study for an Integrated Waste Treatment and Disposal System Along the Mexico/US Border: Ojinaga Community as a Prototype -- Year 2," John Mexal, New Mexico State University
• W97-5 "Tijuana Estuary Hydrologic Evaluation," Kathryn Thorbjarnarson, San Diego State University

FY96 Projects: Final Reports

• WQ96-1 "A Low Cost Strategy for Treating and Reusing Wastewater on the Border," Larry Baker, Arizona State University
• WQ96-2 "Monitoring and Modeling of Water Quality in the Tijuana River Watershed," Richard Gersberg, San Diego State University
• WQ96-3 "Water Quality and Coupling Between Surface and Ground Water: West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Chihuahua," John Walton, University of Texas at El Paso
• WQ96-4 "Pilot Study for an Integrated Waste Treatment and Disposal System Along the US/Mexico Border: Ojinaga Community as a Prototype" John Mexal, New Mexico State University
• WQ96-5 "Water Quality Assessment Plan for Columbus, NM and Puerto Palomas, CHIH," Janet Tanski, New Mexico State University

FY95 Projects: Final Reports

• WQ95-4 "The Provision of Safe Drinking Water for Low Income Border Communities Using Appropriate Water Purification/Waste Water Techniques" Amy Liebman, University of Texas
• WQ95-8 "Drinking Water Quality in the U.S./Mexico Border Region: Assessment of Water Supplies, Treatment and Distribution," Don Hayes, University of Utah

FY 94 Projects: Final Reports

• In 1994, the SCERP program focused on air quality issues at the request of EPA

FY93 Projects: Final Reports

• WQ93-10 "Artificial Wetlands as a Low-cost Treatment Alternative for Complex Organic Wastewaters," Walter Zachritz, SW Technology Development Institute, New Mexico State University
• WQ93-12 "Water and Riparian Resources of the Santa Cruz River Basin: Best Management Practices For Water and Resource Quality," Duncan T.Patten, Center for Environmental Studies, Arizona State University
• WQ93-34 "The Provision of Safe Drinking Water for Low Income Border Communities Using Appropriate/Water Purification/Wastewater Techniques," C. Wesley Leonard, Center for Environmental Resource Management, University of Texas at El Paso
• BEAT "Water Quality and Discharge Issues at Ambos Nogales: use of a Border Environmental Action Team to assist in Information Analysis, Problem Solving and Action Plan Development," Duncan Patten, Arizona State University,
• MIEP "Artificial Wetlands as a Low-cost Treatment Alternative for Complex Organic Wastewaters," Walter Zachritz, SW Technology Development Institute, New Mexico State University
• MIEP "Development of Technical Courses for theBrick Makers Training Center in Cd. Juarez," Nancy Lowery, University of Texas at El Paso

• W 14 "Disinfection By-Product Removal from Recycled Waste Water," Dr. Anthony J. Tarquin and Charles D. Turner, University of Texas at El Paso
• W15 "Eco-Toxicological Impact of Agricultural Chemicals on the Rio Grande Corridor," Drs. Roger Case and Carl Lieb, University of Texas at El Paso
• W16 "Characterization of Unsaturated Zone Geological and Hydrological Properties in the El Paso-Juarez Border Region," Dr. Mark R. Baker, University of Texas at El Paso
• W17 "Characterization of Unsaturated Zone Geological and Hydrological Properties in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region," Drs. Sandra L.Houston and William N. Houston, Arizona State University
• W18 "Artificial Wetlands as a Low-Cost Treatment Alternative for Complex Organic Wastewaters," Dr. Walter H. Zachritz II, New Mexico State University
• P18 "Development of Best Management Practices for Water and Riparian Resources Along the Santa Cruz Watershed, U.S./Mexico Border," Dr. Duncan Patton, Arizona State University

• W 1 "Binational Study of Water Requirements and Resources in the El Paso/Cd. Juarez Region," Dr. Stephen Riter & Mr. Wesley Leonard, University of Texas at El Paso
• W 2 "Development of a Database of Surfacial Geology and Groundwater Depths for Arizona and Mexico/Arizona Regions," Dr. Charles O'Bannon, Arizona State University
• W 3 "The Rio Grande River As a Potable Water Source: An Evaluation of Anthropogenic Contaminant Occurrence, Fate, Removal, and DBP Formation," Dr. Charles Turner, University of Texas at El Paso
• W 4 "Development of Low-Cost Treatment and Remediation Alternatives," Dr. Walter Zachritz II, New Mexico State University
• W 5 "Urban Lakes: Are They Sinks for Biohazardous Substances"? Dr. Milton Sommerfeld, Arizona State University
• W 6 "Waste and Natural Materials Interactions: Applied Research to U.S.-Mexico Border Soil and Water Environments," Dr. Hector Fuentes, University of Texas at El Paso
• W 7 "Urban Riparian Ecosystems: Assessing Functions and Values," Dr. Douglas Green & Dr. John Brock, Arizona State University
• W 8 "Effects of Surface and Subsurface Water Decline on Sonoran Riparian Forests," Dr. Julie Stromberg, Arizona State University
• W 9 "Mycorrhizae and Transplant Establishment of Trees in Dry Urban Landscapes," Dr. Chris Martin, Arizona State University
• W 10 "Decision Support System for Environmental Policy Analysis," Dr. Richard Cabe & Dr. Doug Gegax, New Mexico State University
• W 11 "Bioremediation of Mixed Wastes for Stabilization of Conventional and Hazardous Pollutants," Dr. Sam Ghosh, University of Utah
• W 12 "Water Resource Quality: Movement of Contaminants from Upland Regions to Groundwater," Dr. Stuart Fisher, Arizona State University
• W 13 "Selenium Dynamics of the Colorado River Basin," Dr. William Graf, Arizona State University

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