Rosario Sanchez, PhD Transboundary Water Strategy

Science, policy and diplomacy across the Mexico–U.S. border.

Translating complex hydrogeological systems into clear, actionable strategies for politically, socially and environmentally sensitive contexts.

25+ years
Water & transboundary expertise

85+ publications
Research & scientific leadership

Mexico–U.S.
Science · Policy · Diplomacy

IAH
Co-Chair, Transboundary Aquifers Commission

WHAT IT SOLVES

From water uncertainty to a clear course of action

Without strategic assessment

– Unclear water and regulatory conditions on shared basins
– Decisions made without quantifying the real risk
– Short-term, reactive planning in the face of scarcity
– Exposure to increasing social, political, and economic costs

With Transboundariness

+ Customized hydrogeological, climatic, and regulatory assessments
+ Risk quantification to support every decision
+ Strategic roadmap for the short, medium, and long term
+ Support during implementation, not just the initial assessment

SERVICES

Five ways to work together

Every project starts with the client’s needs

RESEARCH

Binational Water Risk Snapshot

Executive assessment of water-related risk across the Mexico–U.S. border.

Availability · Regulation · Scenarios · Risk

DOCUMENT

Transboundary Assessment

Technical and strategic assessment of a shared aquifer or watershed.

Hydrogeology · Governance · Regulation · Stakeholders

EXECUTION

Strategy & Implementation Advisory

Ongoing strategic advice for organizations navigating binational water challenges.

Strategic counsel · Regulatory intelligence · Technical representation

CONTINUITY

Expert Witness & Advisory

Independent technical expertise for water litigation, arbitration and binational negotiations.

Expert reports · Case review · Depositions · Testimony

COMMUNICATION

Executive Briefings & Training

Specialized briefings and programs for executives, boards and organizations.

Keynotes · Executive briefings · Custom training

EXPERTISE

Transboundary Aquifers

Understanding shared groundwater systems across political borders.

Binational Water Governance

Connecting science, policy and institutional decision-making.

Water Risk & Resilience

Helping organizations understand how water availability and regulation affect their operations.

Mexico–U.S. Water Relations

Technical and strategic perspective on binational water challenges.

Science–Policy Interface

Turning complex scientific evidence into actionable decisions.

WHO WE SERVE

A different message for each type of customer

Private Institutions

Reduce the water uncertainty that threatens your operation and your sustainability reputation.

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Governments and binational organizations

Scientifically rigorous data and strategy for sensitive regulatory decisions.

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Engineering consultancies

Specialization in shared waters and climate resilience to complement your technical team.

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NGOs and non-profit institutions

Applied research and effective communication of water science.

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Rosario Sanchez

Translating complex water systems into clear decisions

With more than two decades of experience working in shared basins, Transboundariness Consulting Group combines scientific rigor, professional ethics, and a network of specialized allies to turn complex hydrogeological information into actionable strategies — in highly sensitive political and social contexts.

CONTACT

Let’s start a conversation about your watershed

No pressure, but a presence. Tell us your context

and we’ll respond with the scope, timeline, and next steps.