Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act

The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act establishes two federal programs to address water pollution in the Tijuana River and New River watersheds, which flow across the US-Mexico border. The bill authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2035 to fund priority projects identified through water quality action plans, focusing on wastewater management, stormwater control, and natural infrastructure projects. These programs will directly affect coastal communities in southern California (including Imperial Beach and San Diego), Mexican border communities, and federal, state, local, and Tribal governments involved in water management by coordinating restoration efforts between US and Mexican entities.