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
4/21 Corrales-area Irrigation Deliveries Suspended
CORRALES-AREA IRRIGATION DELIVERIES SUSPENDED April 21, 2026 River levels have declined below the threshold required for pumping operations, and irrigation deliveries to the Corrales service area are being suspended. Irrigation deliveries in the Corrales area rely on...
Video: April Water Report
April Irrigation & Hydrology Report
2026 Irrigator Tips
Water Leasing Program Enrollment Period Announced
News Release: Declining River Levels May Soon Impact Irrigation Deliveries in Corrales Area
Declining River Levels May Soon Impact Irrigation Deliveries in Corrales Area All water users encouraged to take water when offered FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 9, 2026 Contact: Amanda Molina, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Email: amolina@mrgcd.us...
News Release: MRGCD Warns of Limited Water Supply as Spring Runoff Falls Short
MRGCD Warns of Limited Water Supply as Spring Runoff Falls Short FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Molina, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Email: amolina@mrgcd.us Phone: (505)859-0175 Albuquerque, NM — The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is...