Environmental Flows Bulletin December 2012
In this issue of Environmental Flows Bulletin, the Utton Center presents stories from three of the state's most important rivers: the Rio Grande, the Gila, and the Pecos. We also offer voices and perspectives critical to understanding the complexity of water in New Mexico-and the challenges the state faces in a time of drought and climate change.
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Environmental Flows Bulletin
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3rd Edition
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December 2012
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Published
by the Utton Center at the University of New Mexico School of Law,
Environmental Flows Bulletin highlights ideas, strategies, and successes
of those who are working to ensure environmental flows for New Mexico's
rivers and streams.
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Photo Credit - US Fish & Wildlife Service
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In this issue of
Environmental Flows Bulletin, the Utton Center presents stories from
three of the state's most important rivers: the Rio Grande, the Gila,
and the Pecos. We also offer voices and perspectives critical to
understanding the complexity of water in New Mexico-and the challenges
the state faces in a time of drought and climate change.
This summer and
fall, for instance, the Middle Rio Grande ran dry for long
stretches-putting pressure on water managers, farmers, and biologists
trying to save the endangered silvery minnow. But while farmers and
cities managed to survive a second year of drought, the fish itself
hasn't been as lucky.
This issue of EFB
also includes an interview with Interstate Stream Commission Director
Estevan López, a guest column from Rio Grande Restoration's Steve
Harris, and an update on forbearance in New Mexico.
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