Revised On: Dec. 6, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
The Office of Regional and Border Assistance (ORBA) is committed to helping communities across Arizona protect public health and the environment. Our two main focuses are:
- Assisting the public and regulated community in every region
- Protecting public health and the environment in border communities
Community Liaisons
To better assist the public and regulated community, ORBA’s Community Liaisons serve six designated regions of Arizona | Contact Us >
The Regions Are:
- Apache, Navajo and Gila Counties
- Coconino and Yavapai Counties
- Maricopa County
- Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties
- Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties
- Pinal and Pima Counties
Which Community Liaison region do you belong to? | View Regions Map >
Environmental Protection at Arizona’s Border
ORBA focuses on cross-border issues that impact Arizona’s environment and citizens. We work in a binational and bicultural setting to promote efforts aimed at improving air quality, waste management and water quality conditions within Arizona’s border communities.
ORBA regularly meets with the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) to develop action plans for projects or activities done in collaboration with the State of Sonora. Progress on action plans are reported to the AMC.
Arizona-Mexico Commission | Learn More >
Arizona Sonora Environmental Strategic Plan | View/Download >
We also work with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its U.S./Mexico Border 2020 Program, which includes a regional workgroup addressing environmental issues spanning both sides of the border | Learn More >
