Promoting A Sustainable Shared Water Future In New Mexico

The State of Water in New Mexico

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Less Water

In New Mexico in the decades ahead.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Fred Phillips at New Mexico Tech.

The State of Water in New Mexico

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96.6% of our rain and snowfall returns to the atmosphere

This happens through evapotranspiration.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Dave DuBois.

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    New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Observations and Considerations Report
    The Observations and Considerations Report summarizes input collected from over 2,300 New Mexicans online and at 16 open house meetings. The report highlights key water challenges and offers preliminary considerations for regional water planning rules and guidelines.
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    Data Dashboard: Visual representation of the New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Engagement Report.

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    Regional Water Planning Reports And References

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    Summary Report

    The Summary Report provides a brief overview of the findings presented in the Engagement Report and the Observations and Considerations Report.
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    Engagement Report

    Appendix I - Display Boards and Worksheets
    Appendix II - Advertising Report
    Appendix III - Detailed Results

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    Observations and Considerations Report

    The Observations and Considerations Report summarizes input collected from over 2,300 New Mexicans online and at 16 open house meetings. The report highlights key water challenges and offers preliminary considerations for regional water planning rules and guidelines.
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    New Mexico State Water Plan 5 Year Review

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    50 Year Water Action Plan

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    Front cover of the Leap Ahead report showing a New Mexico Landscape

    Leap Ahead

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    Front cover of the Task Force Report

    Task Force Report

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    Front Cover of the Resilience Assessment

    Resilience Assessment

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    Front Cover of State Water Plan 2018

    State Water Plan 2018

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    Front cover of the Tribal Water Report

    Tribal Water Report

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    Front cover of the Acequia Community Water Report

    Acequia Community Water Report

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    2020 Water Use by Categories Report

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    Water Planning for All New Mexicans

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    For More Data and Information, Visit…

    New Mexico Water Data Initiative
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    Utton Transboundary Resources Center
    New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute

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