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The yearly tamarisk leaf beetle distribution map is a result of monitoring partners from seven states and a multitude of funding sources.

Special presentation by Tamarisk Coalition on tamarisk leaf beetles in the Colorado River system. San Juan College, October 7, 2010.

The New Mexico Forest Industry Association is proposing a Forest Worker Safety Certification class (three day) and a Re-certification class (one day, for currently certified individuals) in Taos in early December. If you or someone you know would like to register for either class please contact me at nmfia1@gmail.com or (505) 660-5828.

Recent studies by the National Water-Quality Assessment Program improve our understanding of the hydrogeology and groundwater quality of unconsolidated basin-fill aquifers in the arid to semiarid Southwest, and of the natural and human factors that affect the water quality in these aquifers.

March 10, 2017 News release from the NM Forest Industry Association

For those not familiar with the SLO Price Agreement for Natural Resource Management Services, here are the basics: • Price Agreements are standing contracts to provide certain services for a set price. • Price Agreements are not for specific projects. They are for various natural resource management activities. • They are divided into the following categories: 1. Vegetation Management (includes mechanical and hand thinning, chemical treatments, and slash treatments) 2. Prescribed Fire Services 3. Revegetation 4. Erosion Control, Road Management, and Post-Fire Treatments 5. Fencing 6. Project Management • A contractor can bid on any of the categories, but is not required to bid on all of them. • Bids are per acre, per hour, and daily rates depending on a particular category. Please pay close attention to the bidding requirement for each category. • Being selected for the Price Agreement does not automatically guarantee work. Contractors will be chosen for project work based on their capabilities, cost and time table, and past work experiences with the State Land Office and other land management agencies • Multiple contractors will be accepted for services. • Other state agencies, such as State Forestry and Department of Game & Fish, may utilize the Price Agreement for their project work. If you have any questions about the Invitation to Bid, please contact Sandra Lujan at State Purchasing Division at 505-827-0242. Contacts for questions about natural resource management projects are Mark Meyers at 505-827-4453 or Will Barnes at 505-827-5856.

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Small Grants Program is accepting proposals for projects involving long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitat that benefits wetland dependent migratory birds, primarily waterfowl.

The program will award grants that will develop cooperative weed management areas (CWMA), support significant advances of existing CWMAs, develop or strengthen prevention and early detection/rapid response efforts, enhance education, and assist awareness projects to reduce or eliminate invasive plant species. The program is a partnership among the NFWF, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Pre-Proposal Due Date: August 3, 2016 by 11:59pm Eastern Time Full Proposal Due Date: September 29, 2016 by 11:59pm Eastern Time

Environmental Conditions of the Animas and San Juan Watersheds: Past, Present and Future. NM Water Resources Research Institute.

This is a fantastic position for a seasoned professional with experience in water or natural resources, who cares about conserving nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill the needs of people and enrich their lives. The Nature Conservancy is a global organization that offers competitive salaries and benefits. Application deadline May 1, 2016.