HR job title
- Professor and Director
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- ORCiD
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Eckstein, Gabriel Professor
Positions
- Professor, Public Service and Administration, Bush School of Government and Public Service
- Faculty Fellow, Center for Health Systems and Design, School of Architecture
- Professor, School of Law, Texas A&M University
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
My research interests broadly address water and environmental issues. Most recently, I have been exploring pharmaceutical contamination of fresh water supplies, international bulk water transfers, climate change implications for global water resources, and international law for transboundary ground water resources.
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Overview
Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Loodin, N., Eckstein, G., Singh, V. P., & Sanchez, R.
(2023).
Assessment of the Trust Crisis between Upstream and Downstream States of the Helmand River Basin (1973-2022): A Half-Century of Optimism or Cynicism?. ACS ES&T Water.
3(6), 1654-1668.
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Sanchez, R., Breña-Naranjo, J. A., Rivera, A., Hanson, R. T., Hernández-Espriú, A., Hogeboom, R. J., ... Rodriguez, L.
(2021).
Binational reflections on pathways to groundwater security in the Mexico–United States borderlands. Water International.
46(7-8), 1017-1036.
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Eckstein, G.
(2021).
International Law for Transboundary Aquifers: A Challenge for Our Times. AJIL Unbound.
115, 201-206.
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Eckstein, G., & Salzman, J.
(2021).
Introduction to the Symposium on Interstate Disputes Over Water Rights. AJIL Unbound.
115, 170-172.
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Buono, R. M., & Eckstein, G.
(2021).
Minute 319_ A Cooperative Approach to Mexico-U.S. Hydro-Relations on the Colorado River. Water International.
39(3), 263-276.
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Eckstein, G.
(2021).
Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). Water International.
46(1), 5-7.
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Sanchez, R., & Eckstein, G.
(2020).
Groundwater Management in the Borderlands of Mexico and Texas: The Beauty of the Unknown, the Negligence of the Present, and the Way Forward. Water Resources Research.
56(3), 1-20.
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Eckstein, G.
(2020).
The status of the UN Watercourses Convention: does it still hold water?. International Journal of Water Resources Development.
36(2021-02-03), 1-33.
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Sanchez, R., & Eckstein, G.
(2019).
The path towards groundwater management in the borderlands of Mexico and Texas. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water.
7(1), 1-5.
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Eckstein, G., D'Andrea, A., Marshall, V., O'Donnell, E., Talbot-Jones, J., Curran, D., & O'Bryan, K.
(2019).
Conferring legal personality on the worlds rivers_ A brief intellectual assessment. Water International.
44(2021-06-07), 1-26.
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Eckstein, G.
(2019).
Letter from the IWRA President. Water International.
44(1), 1-2.
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Nickum, J. E., Bjornlund, H., & Stephan, R. M.
(2018).
The wicked problem of pharmaceuticals in our waters. Water International.
43(3), 341-343.
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Sanchez, R., & Eckstein, G.
(2017).
Aquifers Shared Between Mexico and the United States: Management Perspectives and Their Transboundary Nature. Ground Water.
55(4), 495-595.
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Burchi, S., D'Andrea, A., Eckstein, G., & Nanni, M.
(2016).
Legal mechanisms for water resources in practice: Select papers from the XV World Water Congress Introduction. Water International.
41(6), 811-812.
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Sanchez, R., Lopez, V., & Eckstein, G.
(2016).
Identifying and characterizing transboundary aquifers along the MexicoUS border_ An initial assessment. 535(April 2016), 101-119.
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Eckstein, G.
(2015).
Drugs on Tap: Managing Pharmaceuticals in Our Nations Waters. New York University Environmental Law Journal.
23(1), 37-91.
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Eckstein, G.
(2015).
Specially invited opinions and research report of the International Water Law Project: global perspectives on the entry into force of the UN Watercourses Convention 2014: part two. Water Policy.
17(1), 162-186.
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Eckstein, G.
(2014).
Specially invited opinions and research report of the International Water Law Project: global perspectives on the entry into force of the UN Watercourses Convention 2014: part one. Water Policy.
16(6), 1198-1217.
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Eckstein, G., & Sindico, F.
(2014).
The Law of Transboundary Aquifers. Review of European Comparative & International Environmental Law.
23(1), 32-42.
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Eckstein, G., & Snyder, J.
(2013).
Endangered Species in the Oil Patch: Challenges and Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Industry. Texas Wesleyan Law Review.
1(2), 379-409.
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Eckstein, G., & Snyder, J.
(2013).
Endangered Species in the Oil Patch: Challenges and Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Industry. Texas Wesleyan Law Review.
1(2), 379-409.
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Eckstein, G.
(2012).
Comment: Emerging EPA Regulation of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment. Environmental Law Reporter: news and analysis.
42, 11105-11108.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2012).
Rethinking Transboundary Ground Water Resources Management: A Local Approach along the Mexico-U.S. Border. Georgetown International Environmental Law Review.
25(1), 95-128.
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Burchi, S., D'Andrea, A., Eckstein, G., & Nanni, M.
(2012).
The future of adaptive water management: law and governance. Water International.
37(6), 611-612.
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Pramod, K., & Eckstein, G.
(2012).
Book Review - Transboundary Water Resources Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach. International Journal of Water Resources Development.
28(4), 693-695.
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Eckstein, G., & Sherk, G. W.
(2012).
Alternative Strategies for Addressing the Presence and Effects of Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Fresh Water Resources. Water Law Review.
15(2), 369-445.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2011).
Managing Buried Treasure Across Frontiers_ The International Law of Transboundary Aquifers. Water International.
36(5), 573-583.
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Aureli, A., & Eckstein, G.
(2011).
Strengthening Cooperation on Transboundary Groundwater Resources. Water International.
36(5), 549-556.
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Mulligan, B. M., & Eckstein, G. E.
(2011).
The Silala/Siloli Watershed: Dispute over the Most Vulnerable Basin in South America. International Journal of Water Resources Development.
27(3), 595-606.
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Mulligan, B. M., & Eckstein, G. E.
(2011).
The Silala/Siloli Watershed: Dispute over the Most Vulnerable Basin in South America. International Journal of Water Resources Development.
27(3), 595-606.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2011).
Buried Treasure or Buried Hope?: The Status of Mexico-U.S. Transboundary Aquifers and International Law. International Community Law Review.
13(3), 273-290.
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Busby, A. J., & Eckstein, G.
(2009).
Organophosphates, Friend and Foe: The Promise of Medical Monitoring for Farm Workers and Their Families. Ucla Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.
27(1), 39-69.
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Eckstein, G.
(2009).
Water Scarcity, Conflict, and Security in a Climate Change World: Challenges and Opportunities for International Law and Policy. Wisconsin International Law Journal.
27(3), 409-461.
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Eckstein, G., & Klaver, I.
(2008).
Common Grounds, Common Waters: Towards a Water Ethic - Roundtable Discussion. 6(1), 81-111.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2008).
Examples of the Political Character of International Water Law. 102, 353-369.
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Eckstein, G., & Hardberger, A.
(2008).
State Practice in the Management and Allocation of Transboundary Ground Water Resources in North America. Yearbook of International Environmental Law.
18(1), 96-125.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2007).
Commentary on the U.N. International Law Commission's Draft Articles on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers. Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy.
18(3), 537-610.
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Eckstein, G.
(2006).
Precious, Worthless, or Immeasurable: The Value and Ethic of Water. Texas Tech law review.
38(4), 963-972.
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Glennon, R., Eckstein, G., Amery, H. A., & Keppen, D.
(2005).
Turning on the tap: the world's water problems. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.
3(9), 503-509.
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Eckstein, Y., & Eckstein, G. E.
(2005).
Transboundary Aquifers: Conceptual Models for Development of International Law. Ground Water.
43(5), 679-690.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2005).
Transboundary Aquifers_ Conceptual Models for Development of International Law. Groundwater.
43(5), 679-690.
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Eckstein, G.
(2005).
A Hydrogeological Perspective of the Status of Ground Water Resources under the UN Watercourse Convention. Columbia Journal of Environmental Law.
30(3), 525-564.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2005).
Protecting a Hidden Treasure: The U.N. International Law Commission and the International Law of Transboundary Ground Water Resources. Sustainable Development Law and Policy.
5(1), 5-12.
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Eckstein, Y., & Eckstein, G. E.
(2003).
Ground Water Resources and International Law in the Middle East Process. Water International.
28(2), 154-161.
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Eckstein, G., & Eckstein, Y.
(2003).
A Hydrogeological Approach to Transboundary Ground Water Resources and International Law. American University International Law Review.
19(2), 201-258.
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Bankobeza, G. M., Biniaz, S., Breidenich, C., Civic, M. A., Eckstein, G. E., Favre, D., ... Weiner, J. B.
(2001).
Public International Law: Environmental Law. International Lawyer.
35(2), 659-711.
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Stec, S., & Eckstein, G. E.
(1997).
Of Solemn Oaths and Obligations_ The Environmental Impact of the ICJs Decision in the Case of the Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Project. Yearbook of International Environmental Law.
8(1), 41-50.
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Eckstein, G.
(1995).
Application of International Water Law to Transboundary Groundwater Resources, and the Slovak-Hungarian Dispute over Gabcikovo-Nagymaros. Suffolk Transnational Law Review.
19(1), 67-116.
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Eckstein, G., & Gitlin, M.
(1995).
Human Rights Environmentalism: Forging Common Ground. Human Rights Brief.
2(1), 1-1.
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Loodin, N., Eckstein, G., Singh, V. P., & Sanchez, R.
(2023).
Assessment of the Trust Crisis between Upstream and Downstream States of the Helmand River Basin (1973-2022): A Half-Century of Optimism or Cynicism?. ACS ES&T Water.
3(6), 1654-1668.
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book
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Eckstein, G.
(2017).
The International Law of Transboundary Groundwater Resources. Routledge.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2017).
Routledge Handbook on Consumption. Routledge.
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Eckstein, G., Paisley, R., Burchi, S., Curlier, M., & Stephan, R.
(2010).
The Greening of Water Law: Managing Freshwater Resources for People and the Environment. United Nations Environment Programme Division of Environmental Law and Conventions.
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Eckstein, G.
(2017).
The International Law of Transboundary Groundwater Resources. Routledge.
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chapter
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Sanchez, R., Brea-Naranjo, J. A., Rivera, A., Hanson, R. T., Hernndez-Espri, A., Hogeboom, R. J., ... Rodriguez, L.
(2023).
Binational reflections on pathways to groundwater security in the MexicoUnited States borderlands. Groundwater.
(pp. 316-335).
Taylor & Francis.
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Loodin, N., Eckstein, G., Singh, V. P., & Sanchez, R.
(2023).
The Role of Data Sharing in Transboundary Waterways: The Case of the Helmand River Basin. Theorizing Transboundary Waters in International Relations.
(pp. 165-194).
Springer Nature.
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Eckstein, G. E.
(2017).
International law and transboundary aquifers. Rieu-Clarke, A., Allan, A., & Hendry, S. (Eds.),
Routledge Handbook of Water Law and Policy.
(pp. 217-233).
Routledge.
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Eckstein, G.
(2016).
Transboundary Legal Perspective: International Water Law. Hydrodiplomacy, Legal and Institutional Aspects of Water Resources Governance: From the International to the Domestic Perspective.
(pp. 27-39).
International Hydrological Programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Eckstein, G., & Foster, J.
(2016).
Framework of Surface and Ground Water in Oklahoma and Texas: Perspectives for Oil and Gas Development. Water Acquisition and Management for Oil & Gas Development: Legal and Regulatory Requirements.
(pp. 4B-1-4B-21).
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
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Eckstein, G., Fischhendler, I., Wolf, A., & Eckstein, G.
(2016).
The Role of Creative Language in Addressing Political Asymmetries: The Israeli-Arab Water Agreements. Garrido, A., & Rabi, A. (Eds.),
Managing Water in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities.
(pp. 69-94).
University of California.
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Drieschova, A., & Eckstein, G.
(2014).
Cooperative Transboundary Mechanism. Sanchez, J. C., & Roberts, J. (Eds.),
Transboundary Water Governance: Adaptation to Climate Change.
(pp. 51-79).
IUCN Environmental Law Centre.
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Fischhendler, I., Wolf, A., & Eckstein, G.
(2012).
The Role of Creative Language in Addressing Political Realities: Middle-Eastern Water Agreements. Megdal, S., Varady, R., & Eden, S. (Eds.),
Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Israeli-Palestinian and Colorado River Basin Water Challenges.
(pp. 53-74).
Taylor & Francis.
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Eckstein, G., & Hardberger, A.
(2010).
Scientific, Legal, and Ethical Foundations for Texas Water Law. Sahs, M. K. (Eds.),
Essentials of Texas Water Resources.
(pp. 5-35).
State Bar of Texas.
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Eckstein, G.
(2002).
Development of International Water Law and the UN Watercourse Convention. Hydropolitics in the Developing World: A Southern African Perspective.
(pp. 81-96).
African Water Issues Research Unit, Centre for International Political Studies, University of Pretoria.
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Eckstein, G. E.
International Water Law, Transboundary Groundwater Resources and the Danube Dam Case. Gambling with Groundwater: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Aquifer-Stream Relationship.
(pp. 243-248).
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Sanchez, R., Brea-Naranjo, J. A., Rivera, A., Hanson, R. T., Hernndez-Espri, A., Hogeboom, R. J., ... Rodriguez, L.
(2023).
Binational reflections on pathways to groundwater security in the MexicoUnited States borderlands. Groundwater.
(pp. 316-335).
Taylor & Francis.
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report
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Eckstein, G., & Sherk, G.
(2011).
Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources
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Eckstein, G., & Sherk, G.
(2011).
Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources
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webpage
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Eckstein, G., Lipchin, C., & Megdal, S. B.
(2023).
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israels pioneering water strategy
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Eckstein, G., Lipchin, C., & Megdal, S. B.
(2023).
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israels pioneering water strategy
Teaching
teaching activities
- LAW7032 Property Instructor
- LAW7284 Natural Resource Sys Capstone Instructor
- LAW7339 Water Law Instructor
- LAW7639 Law And Science Seminar Instructor
- LAW7648 Intl Water Law Seminar Instructor
- LAW7816 Independent Study Instructor
- LAW7830 Global Lawyering: Israel Instructor
- LAW7900 Environ Nat Rsc Clinic Instructor
- LAW7900 Freshwater Sply Capstone(sptp) Instructor
- LAW7900 Nat Resc Sys Cap:frshwtr(sptp) Instructor
- LAW7900 Sptp:environ Nat Rsc Clinic Instructor
- WMHS685 Directed Studies Instructor
Background
education and training
- LL.M. in International Environmental Law, American University - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 1997
- J.D., American University - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 1995
- M.S. in International Affairs, Florida State University - (Tallahassee, Florida, United States) 1992
- B.A. in International Relations, and Geology, Kent State University - (Kent, Ohio, United States) 1989
Contact
first name
- Gabriel
has last name
- Eckstein
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University School of Law
8500 TAMU
Fort, TX 76102
USA
Other
- gabrieleckstein@law.tamu.edu