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This is a pioneering project that connects the coastal communities of San Diego, Tijuana, and Playas de Rosarito in a joint mission to enhance the resilience of our shared coastal environments. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental (PFEA) and the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW), to integrate science and community action to address environmental challenges.
Main Objectives
Water Quality: To systematically monitor and improve the water quality of coastal and riparian zones, ensuring safer public health conditions and enhanced biodiversity.
Erosion Control: To undersdand triggers of erosion in order to support efforts that prevent land degradation and protect vulnerable habitats from the adverse effects of climate change and human activities.
Data Collection and Sharing: To establish a comprehensive data-sharing platform that collects, analyzes, and disseminates information about the region’s environmental health. This platform aims to provide stakeholders with the tools to make informed decisions about land use, conservation strategies, and public policy.
Educational Outreach: To develop and deliver educational programs that engage local schools, community groups, and the general public. These programs are designed to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote active participation in conservation efforts.
At its core, ‘One Community, One Coast’ employs an integrated approach that values the interconnectivity of ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. The project leverages the expertise of environmental scientists, policymakers, educators, and community activists to create a holistic strategy that respects and incorporates the natural dynamics of the coastal environment.
Both organizations champion a multidisciplinary approach to environmental issues, emphasizing community engagement, policy influence, and the use of scientific research to guide their initiatives. They are pivotal in driving the ‘One Community, One Coast’ project, leveraging their extensive networks and expertise to improve coastal resilience and water quality in the border.
Founded in 1991, PFEA is a non-profit organization based in Tijuana, BC. Mexico is dedicated to influencing environmental policy and engaging the community in conservation efforts. The organization focuses on the integrated management of the Tijuana River basin and works on initiatives such as water management, zero waste, and transboundary ecological corridors. PFEA’s efforts are rooted in fostering inclusive collaboration and leveraging scientific data to influence policy and promote community involvement in environmental restoration and conservation.
The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters is a collaborative network that aims to address the challenges of water security along the 3,000-kilometer US-Mexico border. Comprising scientists, government officials, NGO members, and citizens, PFBW focuses on the sustainable management of binational waters. The organization strives to integrate various stakeholders efforts to enhance the impact of water sustainability projects across the border. Through its advisory and executive committees, PFBW works to inform policy, promote scientific research, and improve resilience in socio-economic systems dependent on shared water resources.
The San Diego Foundation is the founder of the ‘One Community, One Coast’ project, under the Binational Resilience Initiative (BRI). This initiative, guided by the foundation’s commitment to environmental resilience and sustainability, focuses on bolstering coastal resilience and facilitating scientific collaboration across the San Diego-Tijuana border.
