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Hanging in the Balance: Why Our Rivers Need Water and Why We Need Healthy Rivers (Audobon NM) by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:30 PM: In June, Audubon New Mexico completed a reader-friendly brochure on environmental flows restoration. Titled "Hanging in the Balance: Why our rivers need water and why we need healthy rivers," it includes information on environmental flows, the economic benefits of health rivers to New Mexico, and an overview on a recent EPA-funded study about which rivers in the state are most in need of environmental flows restoration. The brochure also details two collaborative projects currently underway as well as recommendations for restoring elements of natural flow patterns to New Mexico's rivers.

What's New for River Restoration in NM? by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:25 PM: The River Ecosystem Restoration Initiative Reports on developments in river restoration in New Mexico.

Reconnecting the Pecos River by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:21 PM: During the early part of the 20th century, the Pecos River had been channelized to create ponds that would attract waterfowl. Barricaded behind a wall of invasive salt cedar, the Pecos had also become disconnected from the plains through which it flows.

Keeping Water in Traditional Communities by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:18 PM: There's a movement afoot in the acequia community to keep water flowing for traditional uses. While it doesn't necessarily relate to environmental flows, the environmental community may find inspiration-or at the very least, better understand rural communities, the challenges they face, and their attempts at protecting the waters flowing through acequias and ditches.

Berry's Call to the River by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:16 PM: A businessman and former state legislator, Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry may seem an unlikely advocate for the Rio Grande. But with a new proposal in hand-and a personal commitment to make the river a part of his daily life-the Republican mayor is making waves.

Restoring Flows and Ecosystems on the San Juan by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:13 PM: Two decades ago, the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program was established to recover two endangered fish, the Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker, in the San Juan River and its tributaries in Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Today, a diverse group of partners is working toward that goal.

Environmental Flows Bulletin Aug 2012 by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 02:09 PM: Published by the Utton Transboundary Resources Center at the University of New Mexico School of Law, Environmental Flows highlights ideas, strategies, and successes of organizations and individuals across New Mexico who are working to ensure environmental flows for the state's rivers and streams.

Environmental Protection Specialist Job Opening (Deadline 8/20/12) by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 01:55 PM: Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

NMSU Climate, Temperature, & Precipitation Site by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 01:48 PM: The New Mexico Climate Center is located on the campus of New Mexico State Univerity. The center operates a small network of weather stations across the state and gathers data from other mesonets.

Water and WasteWater Jobs Networking Site by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 12:35 AM: A New Online Job Search Resource for Positions in the Fields of Water and Wastewater.

New Mexico Rural Water Association Fall Conference by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 12:20 AM: Our Board Training, Utility Management and Regulations tracks will provide you the tools you need to ensure your system is sustainable for the future. Visit with 35 exhibitors and see the best the industry has to offer. Earn extra credits at exhibitor demonstration classes to gain a total of 23 credits over three days. Register before September 15 for the Early Bird Discount.

Death By A Thousand Cuts: Will Santa Fe’s campaign to buy up water rights kill the Rio Grande? by akilah, last updated: Aug 17, 2012 12:14 AM: At the very same time that few farmers can earn a living from their land, more cities are willing to buy up water rights. And as cities grow, the mandate to provide citizens with clean, plentiful water becomes all the more pressing. (http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-6807-death-by-a-thousand-cuts.html)

Environmental Scientist and Specialist Job Opportunity by akilah, last updated: Aug 16, 2012 08:47 PM: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST AND SPECIALIST – A Position #00037087 MINING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SECTION GROUND WATER QUALITY BUREAU NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) anticipates advertisement of a vacant Environmental Scientist and Specialist-A position (#00037087) in the Mining Environmental Compliance Section of the Ground Water Quality Bureau in July-August 2012. The position advertisement will be posted on the NM State Personnel Office website,http://agency.governmentjobs.com/newmexico/default.cfm in the near future. The position is a senior staff scientist responsible for managing a technically complex discharge permit caseload for hardrock mining operations and review of New Mexico Mining Act sites. The position involves coordination with federal and state agencies on mine permitting procedures; developing, conducting and reporting on scientific geohydrologic site investigations; review and comment on Mining Act applications; review and approval of ground water pollution prevention plans, abatement plans, and corrective action plans; drafting discharge permits; and conducting site inspections. The position is responsible for assessing whether facilities are in compliance with the NM Water Quality Act and Water Quality Control Commission Regulations; NM Mining Act; and other state and federal statutes, standards and regulations. The salary range for this position is typically $25.50 (midpoint) to $32.63 (max) per hour depending on job duties and experience. If you are interested in applying or know of someone who may be interested, please send e-mail contact information to Dale Doremus so that we can send the official job advertisement to you directly when it is posted at the NM-SPO website [http://agency.governmentjobs.com/newmexico/default.cfm].

2012 Candidate Projects by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Aug 15, 2012 04:07 PM: Candidate Project Proposals for 2012.

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) by akilah, last updated: Aug 06, 2012 11:22 PM: CoCoRaHS is a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities. By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive Web-site, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications.

Position of the Western States Water Council on State Primacy Over Groundwater by akilah, last updated: Aug 06, 2012 08:37 PM: States have exclusive authority over the allocation and administration of rights to the use of the groundwater located within their borders and are primarily responsible for allocating, protecting, managing and otherwise controlling the resource (Note: Concern was expressed at the meeting of the NM Legislature's Water and Natural Resources Committee in Las Cruces yesterday (July 30, 2012) regarding an apparent water grab by the Federal government.)

Environment Dept Seeks Public Comment on Water Quality Standards for Stream Segments in NM by akilah, last updated: Aug 06, 2012 04:16 PM: The Department is requesting public input on a proposal to amend the surface water quality standards for 18 unclassified non-perennial stream segments in New Mexico. These segments are located throughout New Mexico including five in McKinley County, two in Santa Fe and Bernalillo Counties, and one each in Eddy, Socorro, Colfax, and Sandoval Counties.

Establishing a Community Tree Workshops AUG 1 & 7 by akilah, last updated: Jul 30, 2012 09:02 PM: A workshop, Establishing A Community Tree Program, will be offered on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. The goal of the four-hour workshop is to empower communities to implement a tree management plan and care for their community trees.

Establishing a Community Tree Workshop Info by akilah, last updated: Jul 30, 2012 08:59 PM: A workshop, Establishing A Community Tree Program, will be offered on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. The goal of the four-hour workshop is to empower communities to implement a tree management plan and care for their community trees.

Audubon: Southwest Women in Conservation by akilah, last updated: Jul 30, 2012 08:45 PM: Engage with conservation leaders, establish new relationships, and motivate the next generation. Speakers, followed by a gourmet lunch

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