THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT OPERATES, MAINTAINS AND MANAGES IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, AND RIVER FLOOD CONTROL IN THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, PROMOTES EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIBLE WATER MANAGEMENT, PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT, WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND PROVIDES MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.