New River Pollution in Mexico

A Historical Overview

New River Pollution in Mexico - A Historical Overview, authored by the Regional Board's former Executive Officer, Phil Gruenberg, documents water quality pollution issues of the New River, as well as historical efforts to address these issues.

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Cover Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Early Years (Pre-1975)

Chapter 2: Documenting the Problem (Mid/Late-1970's)

Chapter 3: Water Quality Standards (Late-1970's, Mid-1980's)

Chapter 4: Changing of the Guard (Mid-1980's)

Chapter 5: A Cooperative Approach (Late 1980's)

Chapter 6: A U.S./Mexico Partnership (Early/Mid 1990's)

Chapter 7: The Road Ahead (Mid/Late 1990's)

Appendix A: Mexicali Wastewater Data

Appendix B: New River Water Quality Data

(Updated 8/31/10)