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1 New Mexico SWCDs: Partners in Watershed Health

2 Background

3 Background New Mexico SWCDs New Mexico has over 77 million acres of forest, range, cropland, pasture, and other lands under widely varying ownership Land stewards came together over 60 years ago at the local level to form Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) Dust Bowl prompted the federal Soil Conservation Act (1935) Mesa SWCD was the first to form in NM (1938) Ciudad SWCD was formed in total SWCDs statewide in NM

4 Background New Mexico SWCDs

5 Authority

6 Authority NM SWCD Formation New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation District Act [ et. seq. NMSA] SWCDs are Special Districts Each SWCD overseen by a elected Board of Supervisors (5 or 7) with local expertise SWCDs are subject to applicable state regulations for elections, ethics, procurement, etc. 25 or more landowners may petition the NM Soil and Water Conservation Commission to form a SWCD NMSWCC holds a public hearing to determine need, resources, potential effects NMSWCC holds a referendum among affected landowners to create SWCD and elect Board

7 Authority NM SWCD Duties & Powers Conduct research, investigations and surveys treating soil erosion and floodwater and sediment damage Demonstrate by example the methods by which soil and other natural resources may be conserved Assist, contract with and render financial aid to district landowners and state or federal agencies Develop comprehensive plans for natural resource conservation, development and utilization Act as agent for any instrumentality or agency of the state or of the federal government...

8 Authority NM Watershed Districts New Mexico Watershed District Act [ et. seq. NMSA] Watershed District may be formed as a subdistrict of a SWCD in a watershed area 50 or more landowners (or 20%) within a proposed watershed district may file a petition with the SWCD Board of Supervisors SWCD Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing to determine need and feasibility, then holds a referendum to create Watershed District and elect oversight Board Develop and execute plans and programs relating to any phase of conservation of water or of water usage

9 Partners

10 Partners SWCD Federal Partners USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Farm Service Agency Rural Development US Bureau of Land Management US Forest Service US Fish and Wildlife Service US Bureau of Reclamation

11 Partners SWCD State Partners NM Department of Agriculture NM Environment Department NM Forestry Division (NMEMNRD) NM Watershed and Dam Owners Coalition NM Water Trust Board NM State Land Office NM Office of the State Engineer

12 Funding

13 Funding SWCD Funding Sources Annual appropriation by NM Legislature Intended to support District operations Less than $15,000 per year for each SWCD Administered by NMDA Mil levies Authorized by Soil and Water Conservation District Act SWCD-sponsored referendum required Roughly 50% of SWCDs in NM have mil levies Grants and loans SWCDs qualify for most state and federal grants Broad partnerships are attractive to funders SWCD administrative overhead is low (no profit!)

14 Funding SWCD Funding Mechanisms SWCDs have unique funding authorities Intergovernmental agreements can be bid-free Minimal limitations on application of funds to any District-sponsored project SWCD as fiscal agent for other entities is common Funding agreements required Memorandum of Agreement is common for planning projects Cooperator Agreement is common for implementation projects Professional Service Agreement is common with for-profit private consultants/contractors Annual audit or review required by state law

15 Funding SWCD Funding Proposals Written proposal to SWCD Board of Supervisors Review by SWCD Board and administrative staff Placement on agenda for SWCD Board meeting (proposer attendance/presentation is best) Approval by consensus, voice vote or resolution Negotiation and execution of funding agreement Proposal options Grant or loan application partnership Mil levy appropriation Fiscal agent services (typically with administrative overhead percentage for SWCD without mil levy)

16 Examples

17 Examples Watershed Planning Ciudad SWCD: Rio Grande Rio Grande-Albuquerque Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS) USEPA grant funds Two-year effort, culminating in 2006 Gathered input from over 25 agencies and advocacy groups Inter-agency framework for restoring urban watershed and reducing stormwater pollution (especially E. coli)

18 Examples Watershed Planning San Juan SWCD: Animas/San Juan Two-year study ( ) State and local grant funds Bacteria and E. coli occurrence and sources Nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations Interagency cooperative programs San Juan County and NMED Septic waste disposal practices outreach Watershed Based Plan in development to address ruminant sources of E. coli

19 Examples Watershed Permitting Ciudad SWCD: EPA MS4 Permit Stormwater permit coverage for 20 local jurisdictions USEPA/NMED grant funds acquired to support local stakeholders proces 2011 EPA/NMED grant: Stakeholders planning team facilitation 2012 EPA/NMED grant: Cost-sharing algorithm and related stakeholder facilitation

20 Watershed Education Ciudad SWCD: Elementary Education Examples USDA/USFS/CFRP and local Storm Team grants ( ) RiverXchange in-class education program Rolling River Enviroscape Volunteer presenters

21 Watershed Education Ciudad SWCD: Septic Systems Examples USEPA/NMED grant (2011) Consultant: Cooney Watson & Associates Local knowledge survey 3 informative brochures Public meeting in East Mountains

22 Examples Watershed Restoration Ciudad SWCD: Urban stormwater Bernalillo County stormwater stations study (2011) EPA/NMED grant funds Evaluate existing stormwater infrastructure Identify applicable Best Management Practices to reduce stormwater pollution Adobe Acres facility improvement (2012) NM Water Trust Board grant/loan funds Construct recommended Best Management Practice Reduced pollutant discharges to Rio Grande

23 Examples Watershed Restoration Coronado SWCD: Las Huertas NM Soil and Water Conservation Commission grant 2-acre plot within Placitas Open Space (City of Albuquerque owned) Two year project ( ) Explore low cost methods to Prevent further erosion Allow precipitation to infiltrate Build wildlife habitat Address the declared impairment of water quality in Las Huertas Creek Control flooding

24 Steven Glass NM Soil and Water Conservation Commission (Region 1) Ciudad SWCD (Chair)

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