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
March Water Report
MRGCD Announces Start of 2025 Irrigation Season
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Announces Start of 2025 Irrigation Season Water managers prepare for scarce spring runoff Albuquerque, NM – Water managers at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District will begin charging the middle valley irrigation system on...
Public Notice: Project at Los Lunas 163
’24 Irrigation Season Wrap-Up
Water Deliveries to Bernado & La Joya Waterfowl Management Areas
Water Deliveries to Bernardo and La Joya Waterfowl Management Areas MRGCD and NM Office of State Engineer evaluating current permitting for Bernardo and La Joya ponds November 13, 2024 Contact: Amanda Molina, MRGCD Public Information Office, pio@mrgcd.us Albuquerque,...
Sandoval County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Reclamation to Conduct First Fill Test at El Vado Dam
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bureau of Reclamation is set to evaluate the performance of El Vado Dam through a ‘first fill test’ over the coming months. This test will involve incrementally raising the water level in El Vado Reservoir to assess the dam’s stability and...
MRGCD Board of Directors Amends E-Bike Resolution
During October’s MRGCD Board meeting, the board of directors voted to amend the resolution regarding the use of electric-assisted bicycles and powered micromobility devices on Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District lands and facilities. Specific to the Paseo Del...
2024 Water Service Charge Assessments
Statement on E-Bikes in the Bosque
MRGCD Statement – E-Bikes Wednesday, September 25, 2024 The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District owns and manages 30,000 acres of bosque in Sandoval, Bernalillo, Valencia and Socorro Counties, it is committed to balancing the protection of this unique environment...