Learn from NM watershed advocates how riparian, wetland and upland forest/landscape restoration improve overall watershed function. Natural water shortage is an indicators of overall watershed functionality with important implications for human water use. In our time of increasing aridification watershed restoration is a key element in statewide water management and use. Healthy watersheds are critical not only for clean water for human consumption but also provide essential habitat for wildlife by creating a diverse ecosystem.
The Rio Grande Basin Study–Lobatos Gage to Elephant Butte Dam, is getting underway. Local Bureau of Reclamation staff have worked for over a year to get Reclamation’s formal approval of the basin study Memorandum of Agreement and Plan of Study. The final signature is reportedly imminent. The Basin Study will use the best available models […]