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The NMED Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) is soliciting surface water quality data and input on assessment methodologies to develop the 2014- 2016 State of New Mexico CWA §303(d)/ §305(b) Integrated Report (Assessment Protocols). SWQB is specifically soliciting chemical, physical, biological, bacteriological, and toxicological data for all surface waters of the state that can be compared to water quality standards published in 20.6.4 NMAC. SWQB is also soliciting comment on the draft Assessment Protocols, available at: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/protocols/2014. Data packages and comments on the draft Assessment Protocols will be accepted from March 20, 2013, until the close of business on April 18, 2013. Please see the attached Public Notice for additional details. Contact: Lynette Guevara Assessment Coordinator NMED Surface Water Quality Bureau (505) 827.2904 www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/303d-305b

Presentation by Erek Fuchs, Elephant Butte Irrigation District

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - This week the U.S. Forest Service released the Effects of Climatic Variability and Change on Forest Ecosystems report. The report warns that big changes are in store for the nation’s forests as global warming increases wildfires and insect infestations, and generates more frequent floods and droughts. The compilation of more than 1,000 scientific studies is part of the National Climate Assessment and will serve as a roadmap for managing national forests across the country in coming years. Along with more fires and insect infestations, forests will see more flooding, erosion and sediment going into streams, where it chokes fish habitat. More droughts will make wildfires, insect infestations, and the spread of invasive species even worse.

The Environment Department requests public comment on a report supporting water quality standards changes to Smelter Tailings Soils Investigation Unit Drainages within the Chino Mine Investigation Area, Grant County, New Mexico.

This is an updated article on Texas' lawsuit against New Mexico regarding the allocation of water regulated at Elephant Butte Reservoir, posted in the Albuquerque Journal by local environmental journalist John Fleck.

The two-page bulletin is produced by the NM Tree Farm Committee. It contains a letter from the Executive Director, information on the State Inspector Program, and a message from the Chairman.

The Draft RP/EA evaluates potential restoration projects that will restore, replace or acquire the equivalent of wildlife and wildlife habitat that were injured by the release of hazardous substances from the three mines.

This article by the National Fire Protection Association discussed the hidden costs of wildlife, and who eventually pays for them, and is accompanied by a three minutes YouTube video on the topic.

An article from Science Daily, published Jan 8, 2013, which states "According to NOAA scientists, 2012 marked the warmest year on record for the contiguous United States with the year consisting of a record warm spring, second warmest summer, fourth warmest winter and a warmer-than-average autumn."

Though the drought has devastated corn crops and disrupted commerce on the Mississippi River, it also represents an opportunity to tackle long-ignored water problems and to reimagine how we manage, use and even think about water. Published: August 16, 2012