Inventory by region: California/Baja California

Information Sources: Binational United States Mexico

NOTE: Border EcoWeb provides these links as a convenience to public users but assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information contained on other sites. The data provided are solely the responsibility of the web site owners.

Other relevant information may be found on the Border EcoWeb's Borderwide Information page.

U.S.-Mexico Binational or Other International:

Border Waste Wi$e

  • Partnership between: City of San Diego, City of Tijuana, California EPA, Integrated Waste Management Board, U.S. EPA Region IX, Science Applications International Corporation, Universidad Autsnoma de Baja California, and San Diego State University
  • Nontechnical
  • San Diego Area Recyclers
  • Tijuana Area Recyclers
  • Waste Exchanges
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • California Technology, Trade & Commerce Agency

  • A dynamic and interactive portal into the world's 5th largest economy.
  • Semitechnical
  • Office of California-Mexico Affairs International Trade and Investment
  • The Office of California-Mexico Affairs fosters favorable economic, educational and cultural relations with Mexican states bordering the U.S.
  • NAFTA: A Preliminary Assessment of the Agreement's Impact on California (April, 1997)
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 29, 2002

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    U.S. Source:

    Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

  • Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Semitechnical
  • Public Health Assessments
  • Region 9 Health Assessment Reports
  • Internet HazDat--Sensitive Map
  • Site Contaminant Query
  • Toxicological Profile Query
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • California Air Resources Board (CARB)

  • Part of California EPA
  • Semitechnical
  • Monitoring Data for Ozone, PM-10, and Toxics (can download toxics data)
  • Various Environmental Studies and Reports
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 15, 1999

    • California Center for Border and Regional Economic Studies (CCBRES)

  • Data center located on the Imperial Valley Campus of San Diego State University
  • Semitechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on March 13, 2000

    • California Coastal Commission

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • California Conservation Corps

  • Works to develop youth through work, service, empowerment, and education
  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on May 5, 1999

    • California Department of Conservation

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on October 5, 1998

    • California Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management (DDWEM)

  • Part of the State of California Department of Health Services
  • Semitechnical
  • Information about drinking water programs
  • 1999 Directory of Certified Water Treatment Services
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 15, 1999

    • California Department of Fish and Game

  • Nontechnical
  • Endangered plant and animal lists
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 17, 2000

    • California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response

  • Semitechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on July 12, 1999

    • California Department of Food and Agriculture

  • California state agency that regulates the food and agriculture industry
  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 31, 2002

    • California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire and Resource Assessment Program (CDF/FRAP)

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on April 26, 2000

    • California Department of Health Services

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Works to protect and improve the health of all Californians
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on October 5, 1998

    • California Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • California Department of Parks and Recreation

  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 17, 2001

    • California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)

  • Semitechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Environmental Program
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on April 5, 2000

    • California Department of Water Resources

  • Semitechnical
  • Environmental Services Office
  • Map of Colorado River
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • California Environmental Hotline

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Includes Nearest Recycling Center locator by Zip Code
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on March 20, 2000

    • California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA)

  • California government agency charged with administering programs with an environmental emphasis
  • Semitechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Air Resources Board
  • State of California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Pesticide Regulation
  • State of California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Toxic Substances Control
  • California Integrated Waste Management Board
  • California-EPA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Environmental Assessment
  • State Water Resources Control Board
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on March 29, 1999

    • Cal-EPA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Diego Region
  • California Regional Water Quality Control Board Imperial County Region
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on July 31, 2000

    • California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES)

  • Developed by the California Resources Agency
  • Nontechnical
  • Environmental Information by Organization, Geographic Area, Theme, and Data Type
  • Water Resources Data and Other Useful Information About Imperial County or San Diego
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

  • The Governor's Office of Emergency Services coordinates overall state agency response to major disasters in support of local government.
  • Technical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Hazardous Materials
  • California Accidental Release Prevention Program
  • California Hazardous Materials Incident Reporting System 1988-1994, 1995-Present
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • California Highway Patrol

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • California Integrated Waste Management Board

  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Used Motor Oil Recycling locator
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 1, 1999

    • California Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management (DDWEM)

  • Part of the State of California Department of Health Services
  • Semitechnical
  • Information about drinking water programs
  • 1999 Directory of Certified Water Treatment Services
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 15, 1999

    • City of Brawley

  • Nontechnical
  • This site may not necessarily provide border-specific information
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • City of San Diego

  • Nontechnical
  • Development Services Department, Development and Environmental Planning
  • City of San Diego Environmental Services Department
  • Lifeguard Services
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on June 26, 1999

    • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

  • The Association builds consensus, makes strategic plans, obtains and allocates resources, and provides information on a broad range of topics pertinent to the San Diego region's quality of life.
  • Semitechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 1, 1999

    • San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (California)

  • Nontechnical
  • Today's Information (for Today's Air Pollution Forecast)
  • Wind Profiler (explains how air pollution is forecasted with radar system)
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on March 20, 2000

    • San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (California)

  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 15, 1999

    • San Diego County Department of Land Use and Environment (California)

  • Nontechnical
  • Air Pollution Control District
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Air Pollution
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • San Diego Source (California)

  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on July 21, 1999

    • The United States Census Bureau

  • Variety of demographic information for counties along the U.S.-Mexican Border
  • Semitechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 10, 2001

    • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service

  • Information about forest land along the U.S.-Mexican Border
  • Semitechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  • Semitechnical
  • Colonias
  • Community Development Block Grant Program
  • California State Office
  • Los Angeles Area Office
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 15, 1999

    • United States Department of Interior National Park Service

  • In charge of managing national parks
  • Nontechnical
  • Cabrillo National Monument, CA
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Region 9

  • Covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands subject to U.S. law, and approximately 140 Tribal Nations
  • Nontechnical
  • Naco Water Project Environmental Assessment
  • International Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

    • United States Fish and Wildlife Service

  • Contains information about wetlands
  • Nontechnical
  • Tijuana Slough NWR, CA
  • Salton Sea NWR, CA
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 17, 2000

    • United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  • Technical
  • California Water Programs
  • California Geology Programs
  • California Biological Resources
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on August 24, 1998

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    Mexican Source:

    Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO) (National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity)

  • Semitechnical
  • Baja California
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on October 16, 1998

    • Gobierno del Estado de Baja California (Government of the State of Baja California)

  • Mission: "To promote continuous improvement in the quality of life for Baja Californians, expanding opportunities and economic development within a framework of rights, democracy, and citizen participation."
  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 4, 2002

    • Instituto Nacional de Ecología (INE) (National Environmental Institute)

  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on February 4, 2002

    • http://www.profepa.gob.mx Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (PROFEPA) (Federal Environmental Protection Enforcement Agency)

  • Nontechnical
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 29, 2002

    • http://www.semarnat.gob.mx/ Secretaría de Medio Ambiente, Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT) (Secretariat of the Environment, Natural Resources)

    Formerly (SEMARNAP)
  • Entry updated by EcoWeb on January 2, 2001

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