U.S.-Mexico Water Sharing Agreement Enhancement
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: United States and Mexico
Source: Yale Journal of International Affairs
A bilateral water sharing agreement between the United States and Mexico, originally established in 1944, governing the sharing of water resources measured in five-year cycles. The agreement has faced recent challenges due to Mexico's shortfall in water delivery and changing water supply and demand dynamics influenced by climate change and industrial demand. In February 2026, a new agreement was a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Yale Journal of International Affairs
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Description | A bilateral water sharing agreement between the United States and Mexico, originally established in 1944, governing the sharing of water resources measured in five-year cycles. The agreement has faced recent challenges due to Mexico's shortfall in water delivery and changing water supply and demand dynamics influenced by climate change and industrial demand. In February 2026, a new agreement was announced to enhance water sharing, including Mexico's commitment to deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water during the current cycle and monthly meetings to assess water levels. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | Yale Journal of International Affairs |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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