Biology & Planning
THE BIOLOGY AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN THE MRGCD AND PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS TO SUSTAINABLY MANAGE AND ENHANCE THE MRGCD’S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.
This includes: endangered species; riparian forest (bosque) management; recreation; supporting local agriculture; development and plan review; research and other resource management concerns.
MRGCD Releases Results of 2015 Drain Outfall Monitoring for Silvery Minnow
The purpose of the “Drain Outfall Study” is to assess the habitat suitability of selected MRGCD drain outfalls as refugial habitat for the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow and other fish species and to evaluate fish utilization of these areas during summer drying events.
BIOLOGY AND PLANNING STAFF
| Yasmeen Najmi | Planning Specialist | 505-247-0234 ext. 1363 |
Latest News
Water Users: Delivery & Operational Updates (Updated Sept 16)
Operational Update – September 16 Recent rainfall above and below Cochiti has temporarily boosted water supply, allowing for the continuation of limited non-Pueblo water deliveries. MRGCD is working to maximize deliveries during this short window, expected to last...
Big Hole Fire Forestry Project – Sept. 15
ABQ Acequia Maintenance Project – Sept 8
August Water Report
Water Managers Brace for Dry Conditions Along Sections of the Rio Grande
Water Managers Brace for Dry Conditions Along Sections of the Rio Grande Media Contact: Amanda Molina, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy DistrictEmail: amolina@mrgcd.usPhone: (505) 859-0175 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Water managers across the middle Rio Grande Valley in New...