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New Noxious Weed Reporting System

Easy-to-use web-based tool now available for reporting sightings and sending alerts

US Biomass and Bioenergy Policy (from Aug 25, 2011 01:00 PM to Aug 25, 2011 03:00 PM)

Webinar

Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases (Boulder, CO, from Oct 05, 2011 12:00 AM to Oct 06, 2011 12:00 AM)

Annual Meeting

Tribal Climate Change Newsletter - Northern Arizona University

This monthly newsletter provides news items, resources, announcements about funding opportunities, conferences, and training, and other information relevant to tribal climate change issues.

Earth Works Institute receives State Grant for Watershed Planning in Embudo/Dixon

Starting late this fall, Earth Works Institute will ramp up its watershed planning and restoration activities in the Lower Embudo Valley when it launches a 3-year program to update a watershed plan for the Rio Embudo.

Changing Planet: Adapting to Our Water Future (ASU - Tempe, AZ, from Aug 25, 2011 12:00 AM to Aug 25, 2011 12:00 AM)

A panel of scientists and policymakers will discuss how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices.

Tribal Climate Change Newsletter - July 2011

This monthly newsletter provides news items, resources, announcements about funding opportunities, conferences, and training, and other information relevant to tribal climate change issues.

Southwest Fire Consortium - Southwest Fire Ecology Conference (Santa Fe, NM, from Feb 27, 2012 12:00 AM to Mar 01, 2012 12:00 AM)

La Fonda Hotel Santa Fe, New Mexico Feb. 27-March 1, 2012

USDA Invites Applications for Value-Added Producer Grant To Assist Small Businesses, Farmers and Ranchers

“The VAPG program will help the producer promote business expansion and entrepreneurship by helping local businesses access capital, technical assistance and new markets for their products and services.”

Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) - Overview of 10-Year Plan and EDTF Report for Tribal Representatives (Webinar, from Aug 18, 2011 02:00 PM to Aug 18, 2011 04:00 PM)

Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) is hosting informational webinars to Introduce tribal leaders to the Regional Transmission Expansion Planning process.Transmission Plan. Webinar will be held on both August 18 and September 1 from 2 pm - 4 pm

Western Governors, NOAA agree to work together to improve climate services for the West

Press Release

Food Processing (Bernalillo County , from Aug 27, 2011 10:00 AM to Aug 27, 2011 02:00 PM)

Discover both old school and new techniques for preserving food from your garden to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Challenges and Opportunities with Tribal Renewable Energy Development (Webinar - Mountain Time, from Aug 17, 2011 11:00 AM to Aug 17, 2011 01:00 PM)

Webinar is for tribes who are interested in responding to renewable Requests for Proposals (RFP) from utilities, or who simply want to learn more about the competitive power market.

Western Governors, NOAA agree to work together to improve climate services for the West

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho -The Western Governors' Association (WGA) and NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) today announced a joint agreement for improving the development and delivery of climate science and services to Western states. In the midst of a record-breaking season for extreme drought, flood, wildfire and severe storms, this timely agreement will increase collaboration and boost existing efforts to ensure Western states and the U.S. Pacific islands are better able to plan for these types of natural hazards. Contact: Tom Iseman (WGA) 303-378-6102 or Jennifer Austin (NOAA) 202-302-9047

Creating Political Will Workshop (UNM SUB, Acoma Room (2nd floor), from Aug 06, 2011 01:30 PM to Aug 06, 2011 07:00 PM)

 

The WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition (WSI) (South Point Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas, from Oct 05, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 07, 2011 05:00 PM)

Over the past decade, New Mexico has learned to adapt and live with drought. We use water more efficiently. We conserve. We do more with less. We all have gained first-hand experience in dealing with water shortages. And now, we have an opportunity to share our insight with our counterparts from across the country and around the globe.

Public Invited to Propose Forest Projects for Funding (from Aug 05, 2011 09:00 AM to Aug 05, 2011 05:00 PM)

 

Double Circle Ranch is Hosting a Free Erosion Control Workshop (Directions: Take Highway 191 North of Morenci or South of Springerville to mile marker 188, turn West on Upper Eagle Creek road, go 3 miles and take the first driveway to the left. Check in at the house in the canyon, from Oct 14, 2011 01:00 PM to Oct 16, 2011 05:00 PM)

Workshops are FREE and all meals are provided, but we ask that you RSVP by Sept. 20th to Wilma at info@doublecircleranch.com. Meals are family style country cooking, if you have any special meal requirements (vegetarians, etc.) let us know, it’s a long way to the store!

Watershed Technical Training in Stream Restoration (Tucson, AZ, from Oct 06, 2011 09:00 PM to Oct 08, 2011 05:00 PM)

Join expert instructors Van Clothier and Craig Sponhotlz for a Watershed Technical Training in Stream Restoration will provide participants with a basic understanding of how desert streams and arroyos function, how they change over time, and the human influence on them, both positive and negative. Based on this foundation, students will then participate in hands-on sessions in site assessment, design, and implementation of small-scale restoration features. Emphasis will also be placed on urban wash restoration approaches and practices from backyard to larger drainage scales.

2011 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress (Palm Springs, California , from May 22, 2011 12:00 AM to May 26, 2011 12:00 AM)

This year's technical program in Palm Springs, CA focuses on “Bearing Knowledge for Sustainability”.

EPA Seeks Comments on Draft Document on “Identifying and Protecting Healthy Watersheds: Concepts, Assessments, and Management Approaches”

Water Headlines for the week of April 11, 2011 - Water Headlines is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water

Planning New Mexico's Water Future

Albuquerque UpFront Article, Tuesday April 5, 2011

AWRA 47th Annual Water Resources Conference (Hyatt Regency, Albuquerque, NM, from Nov 07, 2011 12:00 AM to Nov 10, 2011 12:00 AM)

American Water Resources Association annual conference

Forest-fire season taking on early heat

3/1/11 article from The New Mexican

Bringing the Bosque Back

2/28/11 Albuquerque Journal article

Water Managers Brace for More Dry Times

2/28/11 Associated Press article

FIRE IS AT YOUR BACKDOOR; ARE YOU READY? (Ruidoso Convention Center, from Mar 23, 2011 01:40 PM to Mar 24, 2011 01:40 PM)

2nd Annual New Mexico Wildland Urban Interface Summit

FREE Riparian & Wildlife Habitat Restoration Workshop (Red Canyon Reserve, from Mar 25, 2011 12:00 AM to Mar 27, 2011 12:00 AM)

FREE Workshop to improve wildlife habitat in Red Canyon Reserve in the eastern foothills of the San Mateo Mountains, Socorro County, New Mexico.

Rio Chama TMDL and public meeting

NM Environment Department is inviting the public to comment on the draft “total maximum daily load” (TMDL) document for the Rio Chama Watershed. The 30-day comment period opens February 23, 2011 and will close March 28, 2011. NMED's Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) plans to request approval of the draft final TMDLs at the Water Quality Control Commission meeting on May 10, 2011.

FREE Streambank Stabillization Workshop (Silver City, NM, from May 24, 2011 12:00 AM to May 26, 2011 12:00 AM)

Hosted by: Natural Resources Conservation Service, New Mexico Environment Department, and the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District Speakers include technical experts from the state and national NRCS offices. The workshop will include classroom and field components. Topics include: Geological Overview Understanding the Watershed Stream Mechanic Issues for evaluation & design Planning stream stabilization Geotechnical Bank Stabilization Overview Principles of Streambank Bioengineering Introduction to Riparian Zones in the Arid SW Streambank Bioengineering Techniques (Advantages/Limitations) Redirective Techniques Hard Streambank Protection Techniques Monitoring Environmental Compliance and Permitting More details to come. While the workshop is free, we would like to have people sign-up so we can plan logistics. Contact Matt Schultz at matthew.schultz@state.nm.us or call 575-956-1550 to sign up or ask any questions.

Southwest Jemez Mountains Forest Restoration Project Public Meetings (from Mar 01, 2011 05:30 PM to Mar 01, 2011 08:00 PM)

 

2011 Tamarisk Research Conference (Tucson, AZ - Marriott University Park , from Feb 16, 2011 12:00 AM to Feb 17, 2011 12:00 AM)

2011 Tamarisk Research Conference - February 16 & 17 - Tucson, AZ - Marriott University Park There will also be a tour of the Tucson Plant Materials Center on Friday morning, February 18th. Registration Fees: $170 Regular / $55 Students Send registration to the Tamarisk Coalition at PO Box 1907 Grand Junction, CO 81502.

Changes in fuels across the western juniper/PJ woodland successional gradient and implications for effective use of fire treatments (from Feb 24, 2011 12:35 PM to Feb 24, 2011 12:35 PM)

Southwest Fire Science Consortium Webinar on fuels and fire treatments in pinon-juniper

Effectiveness of post-fire seeding and herbicide treatments to battle cheatgrass in Zion National Park (Webinar, from Feb 15, 2011 12:00 PM to Feb 15, 2011 01:00 PM)

Fine fuels from non-native, annual brome grasses have overcome native plants across much of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park.

Southwest Interagency Fuels Workshop (Little America Hotel - Flagstaff, AZ , from Mar 08, 2011 07:30 AM to Mar 10, 2011 05:00 PM)

The Workshop will bring together managers and researchers from multiple resource agencies and academia to share information and provide feedback on fuels treatments in the Southwest.

2011 Water Conservation/Xeriscape Conference (Albuquerque Hilton, from Feb 24, 2011 12:00 AM to Feb 25, 2011 12:00 AM)

The 16th Water Conservation / Xeriscape Conference and Expo will be in Albuquerque, NM on February 24-25, 2011 .

2011 Climate Masters Class (Santa Fe, NM, from Feb 03, 2011 12:00 AM to Apr 14, 2011 12:00 AM)

The New Mexico Environment Department will be offering a Climate Master™ class in Santa Fe from February 3 through April 14, 2011. The Climate Master™ program is an 11-week free series of classes focused on climate change and what you can do to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions in your daily life. Class topics include Climate Change, Home Energy, Water, Transportation, Green Building, Renewable Energy, Yards, Consumption and Waste, Food, Sustainable Behavior, and Climate Change Communication. Local experts in these fields will discuss these topics, climate change, and how to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Master™ is modeled after the Master Gardener program. This program is a two-part educational effort, in which community members are provided 30 hours of training and in return they “pay back” the program through 30 hours of volunteer service in the year following the training. On average, students who take the class can reduce their own personal emissions by approximately 2 tons per year. Individual action is critical because individuals are the end users of most energy production via home heating and cooling, appliances, food, travel, and disposable products. Climate Master™ will provide training, specific tools and methods that will enable you to join others in making a difference. Registration is required. The deadline to register is February 1, 2011

2011 Arid LID (Low Impact Development) Workshop (National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM, from Mar 22, 2011 12:00 AM to Mar 23, 2011 12:00 AM)

The 2nd Annual Conference on Green Infrastructure & Low Impact Development Methods for Stormwater Management in Arid Environments will be held March 22nd & 23rd, 2011 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The $75.00 registration fee includes the two day conference, and breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks for both days. Registration is limited to 250 participants, so register early to guarantee your spot. Who Should Attend? MS4 program managers, Water resource professionals, Drainage and flood control engineers, Architects and landscape architects, Developers, Municipal officials, Watershed organizations, and others concerned about watershed health & stormwater management.

Zuni Mountains CFLRP Collaborative Meeting, January 10, 2011 (Cibola National Forest Headquarters, 2113 Osuna Road, NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113 , from Jan 10, 2011 10:00 AM to Jan 10, 2011 04:00 PM)

Stakeholder planning meeting to identify forest restoration strategies for the Zuni Mountain area of the Cibola National Forest

National Workshop on Climate and Forests: Planning Tools and Perspectives on Adaptation and Mitigation Options (DuBois Conference Center, NAU Flagstaff, AZ, from May 16, 2011 12:00 AM to May 18, 2011 12:00 AM)

Registration is now open for the Society of American Foresters' National Workshop on Climate and Forests! The Workshop's purpose is: to extend greater understanding of the current adaptation and mitigation options (the 5-R's) for forest management; to make state-of-the-art climatic and ecological planning tools accessible and useful for decision makers, forest resource managers and extension educators at all levels; to explore how to make these options and tools better utilized by the various forest resource managers and extension educators across the country; and to foster understanding of where scientific research and practitioners' expectations intersect to generate the best management decisions.

Water Harvesting Certification Course -- Accepting Applications (Phoenix, AZ, from Mar 18, 2011 12:00 AM to Mar 27, 2011 12:00 AM)

Watershed Management Group is offering two Water Harvesting Certification courses in the spring of 2011 along with our new Green Infrastructure Technical Training and Certification program. We are currently accepting applications for the following programs: • Green Infrastructure Technical Training and Certification, Tucson, January 20-22, 2011 • Water Harvesting Certification, Phoenix, March 18 – 27, 2011 • Water Harvesting Certification, Tucson, April 29 – May 8, 2011 Please see below for more details on each program listed above. In addition to these trainings, we will be offering an Advanced Cistern and Advanced Greywater Technical Training with Certification in the spring of 2011. Dates and details will be posted on our Watershed Technical Trainings page later in December.

Green Infrastructure Certification Course -- Accepting Applications (Tucson, AZ, from Jan 20, 2011 12:00 AM to Jan 22, 2011 12:00 AM)

Watershed Management Group is offering a Green Infrastructure Certification course in the spring of 2011 along with our new Green Infrastructure Technical Training and Certification program. We are currently accepting applications for the following programs: • Green Infrastructure Technical Training and Certification, Tucson, January 20-22, 2011 • Water Harvesting Certification, Phoenix, March 18 – 27, 2011 • Water Harvesting Certification, Tucson, April 29 – May 8, 2011 Please see below for more details on each program listed above. In addition to these trainings, we will be offering an Advanced Cistern and Advanced Greywater Technical Training with Certification in the spring of 2011. Dates and details will be posted on our Watershed Technical Trainings page later in December.

Sandia Ranger District Implementing Pile Burn Near Cedro Lookout

Weather permitting Sandia Ranger District will be implementing a pile burn around Cedro Lookout near Tijeras from December 7 thourgh December 9, 2010.

ONRWs designated in NM Forest Service wilderness areas

The NM Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) voted 7-3 to designate named, perennial waters within U.S. Forest Service wilderness areas as Outstanding National Resource Waters. The designation gives special protection to hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, more than two dozen lakes and thousands of acres of wetlands in federal wilderness area across the state. The WQCC also voted to adopt new antidegradation regulations governing how ONRWs will be managed in the state.

Advocates discuss protecting streams and restoring rivers

Titled “From Mountaintop to River Bottom: Teaming up for Healthy Watersheds,” the forum’s speakers focused on collaboration among agencies and citizens—and the need to look upstream when thinking about watershed restoration. Speakers hit on issues including the effect of forest thinning projects on downstream waters, restoration in the Valles Caldera National Preserve and restoration projects in the Middle Rio Grande.

80 Percent of Global Water Supplies at Risk

River biodiversity and our water security are in serious trouble, according to a comprehensive survey of waterways released yesterday. At risk are the water supplies of nearly 80 percent of humanity, and two-thirds of the world's river habitats.

New Mexico Prescribed Fire Council first organizational/annual meeting (from Oct 21, 2010 09:00 AM to Oct 21, 2010 12:00 PM)

The Membership is open to all.

Smallwood Newsletter

Weekly newsletter from the Smallwood Utilization Network

25x'25 Weekly Resource

A source of information on agricultural and forestry renewable energy and climate change solutions.

Smallwood News

Newsletter of the Smallwood Utilization Network 10/28/09

Governor Richardson Announces the Selection of 16 Watershed Restoration and Conservation Easement Projects

Projects Will Receive Nearly $5 Million

Instant Information about Water Conditions:

Ask the River to Text You a WaterAlert

EPA Water Protection Web Forum

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on how the agency can better protect and improve the health of our waters.

New Guide to Watershed Funding Opportunities

A guide to watershed funding opportunities national, state (NM), and foundation sources. Originally compiled for the New Mexico Environment Department’s 2009 Nonpoint Source Management Plan. weblinks current as of 1/13/2009

Water Trust Board Grants 2010

The New Mexico Water Trust Board is solicting proposals for their 2010 funding cycle. Click on the link for more information...