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Monitoring Colonias along the United States-Mexico border

January 1, 2004

The Colonias Monitoring Program provides a publicly accessible, binational, GIS database to enable civic leaders and c itizens to inventory, analyze, and monitor growth, housing, and infrastructure in border communities. High-technology tools are provided to support planning efforts and development along the border, using a sustainable and comprehensive approach. The collective information can be used by nongovernmental organizations in preparing grant and loan applications for community-improvement projects.

Publication Year 2004
Title Monitoring Colonias along the United States-Mexico border
DOI 10.3133/fs20043070
Authors Laura M. Norman, Jean W. Parcher, Alven H. Lam
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2004-3070
Index ID fs20043070
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization U.S. Geological Survey