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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 through environmental data analysis and collaborative action.
This initiative is an effort of the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters (PFBW), to integrate science and community action to address environmental challenges.
At its core, One Coast One Community 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.
The initiative champions a multidisciplinary approach to environmental issues, emphasizing community engagement, policy influence, and the use of scientific research and environmental data analysis to guide its actions. It leverages an extensive network of experts to improve coastal resilience and water quality along the border region.
The Foro Permanente de Aguas Binacionales coordinates and leads the efforts of the project as part of its broader mission to address water security challenges along the 3,000-kilometer U.S.-Mexico border. As a collaborative network of scientists, government officials, NGO members, and citizens, PFBW focuses on the sustainable management of shared water resources and the integration of science, policy, and community action.
The San Diego Foundation is the founder of the One Coast One Community 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.
The UC Davis Water Management Lab will lead data analysis for One Coast, One Community, turning environmental data into actionable insights. Their scientific approach will help identify trends in water quality and coastal erosion, supporting informed decisions to enhance regional resilience.
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology FCITEC, through its Industrial Design program, designs specialized monitoring stations suited to coastal conditions. The team also supports erosion tracking efforts, ensuring the stations are effective and responsive to environmental dynamics.
Main objectives for coastal protection and Environmental Data Analysis
Calidad del Agua: Monitorear de forma sistemáticamente la calidad del agua de las zonas costeras y ribereñas, asegurando condiciones más seguras para la salud pública y una mayor biodiversidad.
Control de la Erosión: Comprender los desencadenantes de la erosión con el fin de apoyar los esfuerzos que previenen la degradación del suelo y protegen hábitats vulnerables de los efectos adversos del cambio climático y las actividades humanas.
Recolección y Compartición de Datos: Establecer una plataforma de compartición de datos que recolecte, analice y disemine información sobre la salud ambiental de la región. Esta plataforma tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los interesados las herramientas necesarias para tomar decisiones informadas sobre el uso del suelo, estrategias de conservación y políticas públicas.
Desarrollo Educativo: Proponer programas educativos que involucran a escuelas locales, grupos comunitarios y al público en general. Estos programas están diseñados para aumentar la conciencia sobre los problemas ambientales y promover la participación activa en los esfuerzos de conservación.
