About the Conference     Discovering the Río Concho        Conference Proceedings        May 3, 2002        Cd. Chihuahua, México On May 3, 2002, the Texas Center for Policy Studies co-sponsored a binational conference on the Río Conchos. The purpose of the conference was to explore the historical development of the Conchos basin and current water uses and management issues. In addition, the co-sponsors sought to develop a set of recommendations on what can be done to help preserve and restore this vitally important river system. Co-Sponsors Texas Center for Policy Studies (sponsor) World Wildlife Fund (Mexico and U.S.) ProFauna, A.C. Comisión de Solidaridad y Defensa de Derechos Humanos, A.C. Consultoría Técnica, A.C. BioDesert, A.C. Fundación para la Conservación del Río Conchos Environmental Defense Agenda Welcome Dr. Alberto Lafón, Director, ProFauna, A.C.- Sección Chihuahua, on behalf of the co-sponsors Background Presentation 1 Photos Slide Show La Cuenca del Río Conchos - David Lauer Presentation 2 History of the Río Conchos Basin Dr. Luís Aboites, Profesor y Autor, El Colegio de México Perspectives on the Current State of the Conchos Basin (Moderador: Carlos Rincón, Environmental Defense) Presentation 3 Agricultural Use Gerardo Jiménez González, BioDesert, A.C. Presentation 4 Upper Watershed María Teresa Guerrero, COSYDDHAC Presentation 5 Environmental Uses and Riparian Habitat Enrique Carreón Hernández, ProFauna, A.C. Presentation 6 Local Conservation Victor Ortíz, Fundación para La Conservación del Río Conchos Ambassador Alberto Székely The Río Conchos as part of the Río Bravo Basin Development of Recommendations Legal and Binational Aspects Dr. Hector Ariás, WWF México Agricultural Aspects Dr. Concepción Lujan, Univ. Autonoma de Chihuahua Environmental and Social Aspects José Luís Morales, CONTEC, A.C.