Riparian Restoration and Monitoring
Vulnerability of riparian obligate species to the interactive effect of fire, climate and hydrological change: Final Report
Rocky Mountain Research Station, Dec. 2014
Fremont cottonwood demography: modeling longevity of relict cottonwood stands along regulated rivers in the American Southwest
Final Report Submitted to Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office,WaterSMART Program for the Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperative, Applied Science Program, Feb. 2014. Douglas C. Andreson
Tamarisk Leaf Beetle Distribution Map 2012
The yearly tamarisk leaf beetle distribution map is a result of monitoring partners from seven states and a multitude of funding sources.
New Video! Farms are the Future in New Mexico
new video about people working to protect wildlife-friendly farmland in the Middle Rio Grande
Navajo River Restoration - Stewardship with Vision Episode 3
A partnership project between Western Landowners Alliance and Montana State University graduate program in Science and Natural History Film, this series highlights excellence and innovation in stewardship by landowners who share a deep commitment to both land and community.
Farmland Is The Future: Private lands are key to wetland conservation in the Middle Rio Grande
Video from Intermountain West Joint Venture
Upper Gila Riparian Restoration
Re-establishing Native Habitat on the Upper Gila River of Arizona for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher & Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo.
New Video! Farms are the Future in New Mexico
The Middle Rio Grande is a precious thread of water through the desert. Here, the migratory bird flyway narrows into a small corridor along this river because it becomes practically the only water source for thousands of miles, east and west. Conservation partners in the Middle Rio Grande know that every square mile of the river is important for wildlife, especially birds. Landowners, non-governmental organizations, federal and state agencies, tribes, and others are all crucial advocates here. Watch this short video to hear directly from a diverse coalition of people who are working together to keep the Middle Rio Grand intact.
Along the Rio Grande, Farms are the Future for Wetland Birds
Story and photos by Sarah Keller for the Intermountain West Joint Venture, March 2017
Why Climate Change Makes Riparian Restoration More Important Than Ever: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Over the next century, climate change will dramatically alter natural resource management. Specifically, historical reference conditions may no longer serve as benchmarks for restoration. The authors review the potential role for riparian restoration to prepare ecological systems for the threats posed by climate change.
Some Weed Management Concepts for the Rio Grande Bosque
powerpoint presentation on managing invasives in the bosque based on observations by Greg Fenchel, NRCS Los Lunas Plant Materials Center
About the Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance
An introduction to the Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance's purpose and history
Assessing the water needs of riparian and wetland vegetation in the western United States
The purpose of this guide is to provide a general foundation for the reader in several interrelated disciplines for the purpose of enabling him/her to characterize and quantify the water needs of riparian and wetland vegetation. Topics discussed are wetland and riparian classification, characteristics and ecology, surface and groundwater hydrology, plant physiology and population and community ecology, and techniques for linking attributes of vegetation to patterns of surface and groundwater and soil moisture. Rocky Mountain Research Station Online Publication.
Bosque Landscape Alteration Strategy: Objectives, Basic Requirements, and Guidelines
by Yasmeen Najmi, Sterling Groghan, Dr. Cliff Crawford. June 2005. Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Albuquerque, NM
Rio Grande Water Fund - 2018 Request for Proposals
The Rio Grande Water Fund is announcing the 2018 RGWF Request for Proposals (RFP). The Rio Grande Water Fund is seeking proposal for three, potentially overlapping, categories: 1. Forest Restoration Treatments 2. Stream, Wetland, and Aquatic Restoration Projects 3. Capacity Building (New for 2018) The RFP is open to both public and private lands. There is no match required, but leveraged or matched funding is encouraged. With this RFP, we aim to build on the vast experience the RGWF partners have in planning and implementing restoration treatments in the focal areas of the RGWF, and we encourage all to apply. We also hope to attract new partners, including groups looking to develop new collaboratives, stand up fire and fuels crews, or build innovative tools to tackle tough problems. Deadline for submission is January 22, 2018. Applicants should use the online form available at riograndewaterfund.org to submit their proposal. If you have any questions, please email RioGrandeWF@tnc.org or call Collin Haffey at 505-946-2637.
Plan to Increase American Beaver Populations at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge, NM
Plan to Increase American Beaver Populations at Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge, NM Goals: Grow beaver population in Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge to 20; Improve and expand habitat; Deter bison from beaver habitat
Do Pinon and Juniper Shrubs Out-Compete Herbaceous Vegetation?
With an open landscape and semiarid climate, short grass prairies support unique biodiversity, including bison, songbirds and a variety of grass species.
Can Crayfish and Creek Chub Sustain Otters in the Mora River
River otters have been successfully reintroduced to other NM rivers. If the Mora River is similar to these systems, then the biomass & production rate of fish and crayfish will sustain the min. river otter dietary requirements.
Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge habitat suitability status for the reintroduction of the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis)
An exploration of the hypothesis that because river otters have been successfully reintroduced in other New Mexican rivers, the Mora River will also likely be a suitable ecosystem for their reintroduction.
