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
Spring Runoff Preparations & Warnings
MRGCD Water Officials Warn of Heavier River Flows, Fire Danger Preparations underway for increase in water, higher temperatures When temperatures increase, snow melts and the spring runoff approaches. Officials at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are...
April ’24 Construction Recap
A 2024 construction recap from MRGCD's engineering team at the April board meeting.
April Water Report
Click on the image to view the April 2024 Irrigation/Hydrology Update.
Notice: Corrales Pumps Repaired
Video: Unauthorized Vehicles Not Allowed on MRGCD Property
Public Meeting: Belen Watershed Flood Protection Project
March 2024 Water Outlook Report
This video is a presentation of the February MRGCD water report. The presentation was made during the February board meeting by Anne Marken, who oversees MRGCD’s water operations.
MRGCD Construction Update – February 2024
This presentation was given by Alicia Lopez, MRGCD engineering and mapping manager, during the 2024 February board meeting; it highlights major construction projects throughout the District.
2024 Irrigation Season Starts Feb 26
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Announces Start of 2024 Irrigation Season Water managers will begin charging the irrigation system on February 26 Albuquerque, NM – Water managers at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are preparing for the...
MRGCD Introduces New Water Gauging Website
This is an instructional video on MRGCD’s new water gauge website – it’s user friendly and a great way for middle Rio Grande valley water users (and anyone else) to monitor flow data, upstream levels and more.
The new website can be found here: https://mrgcd.onerain.com/.