Futuro RGV looks for solutions to Valley’s water crisis

MCALLEN, Texas – Futuro RGV, a citizenry group dedicated to improving quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley, recently held an in-depth discussion of the region’s water crisis.

The RGV Water Solutions Forum was held at Rio Bank’s corporate headquarters in McAllen.

The panel discussing the water crisis consisted of former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, former Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 Manager Sonny Hinojosa, and Mark Vega, general manager of McAllen Public Utility.

Both Darling and Hinojosa are members of Region M Planning Group. Region M works with state agencies and local stakeholders to develop and update a Regional Water Plan, which guides the development and stewardship of the region’s water resources. 

Darling and Hinojosa are also part of the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority.

The moderator of the discussion was Futuro RGV’s incoming President Mark R. Murray. 

Nedra Kinerk, the founder of Futuro RGV, said the forum “brought together community leaders, experts, and passionate advocates to address critical water challenges facing the Rio Grande Valley.”

Here is an audio recording of the forum:

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