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Table 8-2. Key Collaborative Programs, Projects and Policies for Project Implementation 2016 Middle Rio Grande Regional Water Plan Page 3 of 3 Project Description Project Lead Project Partners Stormwater Management – Valle Del Oro Stormwater Retention Project Incorporate stormwater treatment into refuge wetlands and associated Rio Grande floodplain habitat. This would lead to incorporation of adjacent wetland restoration, water for endangered species, provide stormwater education opportunities U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFS) Regional Collaboration for Drinking Water Systems This project would involve collaboration to help small water systems in the region build capacity by sharing resources on issues such as accounting, use of equipment, planning, and, where feasible, water supply, and to create drought contingency plans. • Rural Water Providers • Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) • Bernalillo County • Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) • USACE • New Mexico State Land Office • New Mexico Department of Transport • County emergency manager • NMED • Union of Concerned Scientists Probable Funding Source(s) • AMAFCA • Bernalillo County • MS4 Permittees (public education, alternative projects, development community) • USFWS • Mesa del Sol • Via del Sol • General obligation bonds • Community block grants Cost Range $500,000 to $700,000 Major Implementation Issues • Water rights associated with the water harvested • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review • Endangered Species Act protection • Tribal water quality standard compliance State and local Unknown • Population is widespread across county. • Water treatment issues can make sharing of physical resources difficult. • Funding, capacity to move forward. Middle Rio Grande Regional Water Plan 2017 191
8.3.3 Key Program and Policy Recommendations The legislation authorizing the state water plan was passed in 2003. This legislation requires that the state plan shall “integrate regional water plans into the state water plan as appropriate and consistent with state water plan policies and strategies” (§ 72-14-3.1(C) (10)). For future updates of the state water plan, NMISC has asked the regions to provide recommendations for larger programs and policies that would be implemented on a state level. These are distinct from the regional collaborative projects and PPPs listed in Appendix 8-A, in that they would be implemented on a state, rather than a regional or system-specific level. The State will consider the recommendations from all of the regions, in conjunction with state level goals, when updating the state water plan. As discussed in Section 8.3.2, there are several high priority strategies developed by the Middle Rio Grande region that should be addressed both statewide and regionally. Examples of both regional and statewide strategies include: • Water Rights Adjudication • Increased Water Rights Metering • Water Resource Database (both statewide and regionally) • Reservoir Loss Accounting • Conjunctive Use Management • Watershed Restoration (as supported by the New Mexico Forest Action Plan). The 2016 Regional Water Plan characterizes supply and demand issues and identifies strategies to meet the projected gaps between water supply and demand. This plan should be added to, updated, and revised to reflect implementation of strategies, address changing conditions, and continue to inform water managers and other stakeholders of important water issues affecting the region. References Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA). 2016. Water 2120: Securing our water future. September 21, 2016. Available at Arrowhead Center. 2013. Economic base studies [Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia counties]. New Mexico State University. September 2013. Available at . Middle Rio Grande Regional Water Plan 2017 192
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8.3.3 Key Program and Policy Recommendations<br />
The legislation authorizing the state water plan was passed in 2003. This legislation requires that<br />
the state plan shall “integrate regional water plans into the state water plan as appropriate and<br />
consistent with state water plan policies and strategies” (§ 72-14-3.1(C) (10)). For future updates<br />
of the state water plan, NMISC has asked the regions to provide recommendations for larger<br />
programs and policies that would be implemented on a state level. These are distinct from the<br />
regional collaborative projects and PPPs listed in Appendix 8-A, in that they would be<br />
implemented on a state, rather than a regional or system-specific level. The State will consider<br />
the recommendations from all of the regions, in conjunction with state level goals, when<br />
updating the state water plan.<br />
As discussed in Section 8.3.2, there are several high priority strategies developed by the <strong>Middle</strong><br />
<strong>Rio</strong> <strong>Grande</strong> region that should be addressed both statewide and regionally. Examples of both<br />
regional and statewide strategies include:<br />
• <strong>Water</strong> Rights Adjudication<br />
• Increased <strong>Water</strong> Rights Metering<br />
• <strong>Water</strong> Resource Database (both statewide and regionally)<br />
• Reservoir Loss Accounting<br />
• Conjunctive Use Management<br />
• <strong>Water</strong>shed Restoration (as supported by the New Mexico Forest Action <strong>Plan</strong>).<br />
The 2016 <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> characterizes supply and demand issues and identifies strategies<br />
to meet the projected gaps between water supply and demand. This plan should be added to,<br />
updated, and revised to reflect implementation of strategies, address changing conditions, and<br />
continue to inform water managers and other stakeholders of important water issues affecting the<br />
region.<br />
References<br />
Albuquerque Bernalillo County <strong>Water</strong> Utility Authority (ABCWUA). 2016. <strong>Water</strong> 2120:<br />
Securing our water future. September 21, 2016. Available at<br />
<br />
Arrowhead Center. 2013. Economic base studies [Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia counties].<br />
New Mexico State University. September 2013. Available at<br />
.<br />
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