Water Resources

Bureau of Land Management
http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm
BLM administers 261 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. Sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands forthe use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Envirofacts Warehouse
http://www.epa.gov/enviro
Contains environmental information from EPA databases on Superfund sites, drinking water, air pollution, hazardous wastes, and government grants.

EPA Office of Water
http://www.epa.gov/ow/
Information services, periodicals, news, and water-related topics of interest related to pollution and contamination.

EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtr1/
Includes FAQ, publications, news, and a sitemap on America's water resources.

National Park Service
www.nps.gov
Comprehensive information on our national parks: topics include parks, recreation, history, culture, nature, science, education, and information.

Natural Resource Conservation Service
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
Provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve natural resources and environment.

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
http://www.usace.army.mil/
Civilian and military leaders in engineering and environmental matters.

US Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/
Government department committed to helping U.S. farmers and ranchers.

US Department of Agriculture for Kids
www.nal.usda.gov/Kids/
Links to activities for children relating to agriculture, weather, food production, safety, and other agricultural topics.

US Department of Agriculture Forest Service
http://www.fs.fed.us/
This section of the Department of Agriculture manages 191 million acres of forests and grasslands across the nation.

US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Just for Kids
http://www.fs.fed.us/kids/
Educational activities for children on forests and forest fires with links to other agricultural related topics.

US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov/outreach/resources.htm
Educational resources for teachers and parents on agricultural topics such as food and nutrition.

US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library Water Quality Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/
Part of the National Agricultural Library, this site offers discussion lists, keyword search, and water-related databases.

US Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov/
This department manages parks, land, wildlife, water, and minerals; organizations under its umbrella include the Minerals Management Service, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and Office of Surface Mining.

US Department of the Interior Water 2025: Providing Water for the West
http://www.doi.gov/initiatives/water2025.html
A problem-solving initiative to increase cooperation among federal, state, tribal, and private organizations and to help manage scarce water resources, develop partnerships to nourish a healthy environment, and sustain a vibrant economy.

US Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/
Works to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

US Geological Survey Water Resources of the U.S .
http://water.usgs.gov/
Links to real-time hydrologic data, publications, and programs by state.

USGS Water Resources Information for Students and Teachers
http://water.usgs.gov/education.html
An introduction to water science, geared to schools. Includes an extensive glossary of water terms and links to water-related sites.

City and state agencies
City of Albuquerque Public Works Department Water Conservation Office
http://www.cabq.gov/waterconservation/
Information and tips on water conservation in Albuquerque.

Elephant Butte Irrigation District (EBID)
http://www.ebid-nm.org
Historical information, glossary, and other material from the largest supplier of surface water in New Mexico.

Museum of New Mexico Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs
www.museumofnewmexico.org
Links to resources, exhibitions, and educational programs at four state museums (Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of Fine Arts, and Palace of the Governors) and six state monuments (Fort Seldon, Fort Sumner, Coronado, Lincoln, Jémez, and El Camino Real International Heritage Center)

New Mexico Department of Agriculture
http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/
An agriculture producer and consumer service and regulatory department represented by a Ssecretary on the Governor's Cabinet and administered by the New Mexico State University Board of Regents

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
http://www.nmoca.org/
Portal site for the Museum of New Mexico, New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, New Mexico Museum of Natural History, National Hispanic Cultural Center, and more.

New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/
Provides leadership in the protection, conservation, management and responsible use of New Mexico's natural resources.

New Mexico Environment Department
http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us
State agency concerned with quality of ground and surface water.

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs
http://www.frhm.org
Website includes activities for kids and resources for teachers from an interactive museum that brings to life 3,000-year history of farming and ranching in New Mexico.

New Mexico Game and Fish Department
www.wildlife.state.nm.us .
Protects and regulates wildlife and endangered species.

New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs
http://nmhistoricpreservation.org/
Protects, preserves and interprets the unique character of New Mexico.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs
http://www.museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh/nmmnh.html
Fosters an understanding and appreciation of the diverse and evolving natural history of New Mexico and the Southwest.

New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Water Information
http://www.ose.state.nm.us/water_info_index.html
The State Engineer balances water supply with demand for and use of water, approves water rights (the legal right to use water), and supervises how water is used.

New Mexico State Records Center and Archives
http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/
Protects and preserves New Mexico's public records

New Mexico State Farm and Livestock Bureau
http://www.nmfarmbureau.org/
Non-governmental organization of farm and ranch families united to analyze agricultural problems and formulate action to achieve educational awareness and social advancement.

New Mexico State Farm and Livestock Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom
http://nmaitc.org/
Assists educators with teaching about the source of our food and fiber and the role of agriculture in the nation's total economy and society.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Services
http://extension.nmsu.edu/energy.html
Educational outreach arm of New Mexico State University's College of Agriculture and Home Economics.

New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute
http://wrri.nmsu.edu/
Funds research to address water problems critical to New Mexico and the southwest.

Private organizations
American Water Resources Association
http://www.awra.org
An international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to drinking water quality and supply; includes association information, news, contacts, and publications.

The Arid West Water Quality Research Project
http://www.co.pima.az.us/wwm/wqrp/
Improves the scientific base for regulation of water quality; protection of species, habitats, and watercourses; and designation of appropriate treated wastewater effluent controls in ephemeral and effluent-dependent watercourses of the arid and semi-arid western states.

The Groundwater Foundation
http://www.groundwater.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing the public about groundwater.

Ground Water Links
https://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/gwswp/
Information relating to groundwater risks, pollution, and solid waste disposal.

The National Ground Water Association
http://www.ngwa.org/
Groundwater-related information.

New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance
www.nmheritage.org/
A statewide nonprofit organization that promotes, protects, and advocates for New Mexico's heritage.

The Rio Grande Alliance
http://www.riogrande.org/enghome.htm
An international forum concerned with the improvement and conservation of the Rio Grande watershed.

Sacramento Mountains Watershed Restoration Corp
http://smwrc.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring watersheds in the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico and to the preservation of dependent aquifers in the Tularosa Basin and the Pecos Valley.

Think New Mexico Rio Vivo: The Need for a Strategic River Reserve
www.thinknewmexico.org
A results-oriented thinktank educates the public, the media, and policymakers about problems facing New Mexico and develops effective, comprehensive, sustainable solutions.

New Mexico Acequia Association
http://www.acequiaweb.org/
This statewide organization of regional associations of acequias ensures the continued survival of rural, traditional communities in New Mexico by protecting the historic water rights of the acequias through community education, community organizing, and policy advocacy.

Southwest Research and Information Center Voices from the Earth
http://www.sric.org/voices/2000/v1n2/waterNM.html
Contains article: Community and Culture vs. Commodification: The Survival of Acequias and Traditional Communities in New Mexico , by Paula Garcia, about the history of expropriation of the mercedes or common lands of community land grants.

Water History Timeline (pdf)

Historical documents and accounts
Online Archive of New Mexico
http://eLibrary.unm.edu/oanm/search.html
Catalog of records from New Mexico agencies, including the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission, Acqueia de Abajo in Sandoval County, Hagerman Irrigation Company, New Mexico State Engineer Office, Acequia de Nuestra Senora de Belen, and papers from Governor John E. Miles, Diego Abeita, and Governor Merritt C. Mechem.

New Mexico State Archives On-Line Catalog of Collections
http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm
Searchable catalog of collections and 2,000 image files of photographs pertaining to New Mexico history.

Rio Grande Historical Collections -- Photographs and Prints
http://archives.nmsu.edu/rghc/photo/photos.html
Catalog and digital images of more than 500,000 items covering almost 150 years in New Mexico and the Southwest relevant to all aspects of the state's cultural heritage.

Educating Young People about Water
www.uwex.edu/erc/eypaw/
Assistance for developing a community-based, youth water education program. Resources target youth and link educators to key community members to build partnerships to meet common water education goals. Index with many topics on water.

Marco Polo
www.marcopolo-education.org/home.aspx
Extensive website with search engine providing quality, standards-based Internet content and professional development for K-12 teachers and students throughout the US.

New Mexico Agricultural Statistics Service Kids Page
http://www.nass.usda.gov/nm/kidspage/openpage.htm
Images and resources for children relating to water, geography, and agriculture heritage of New Mexico. NMASS a source for timely, unbiased, and accurate statistical information on New Mexico's diverse agriculture industry.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs Student Ecology Research Program
http://www.museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh/nmmnh.html
Helps students learn about the fragile and magnificent natural systems they live with and fosters curiosity about, understanding of, and caring for these systems.

New Mexico Water Connections
www.nmwaterconnections.org/index.php3
Facilitates communication between groups working on water-related issues in New Mexico, promotes collaboration between these groups, and provides a guide for anyone interested in finding out about water issues in our state. Contains links to other relevant sites.

Project Crossroads: The River Project, A Seventh Grade Interdisciplinary Curriculum ww.nmculturenet.org/heritage/river/
River curriculum for middle school students with overlapping studies of geology, geography, water science, water issues, New Mexico history, New Mexico cultures, community civics, and expressive arts. Three strands of science, social studies, and humanities facilitate adaptation by teams of teachers.

Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)
www.projectwet.org
Nonprofit water education program and publisher for educators and young people, ages 5-18. Facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water through the dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally sponsored Project WET programs.

Project WET Discover a Watershed: The Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Educators Guide (Spanish/English)
www.discoverawatershed.org/series/rio_guide.html
International effort involving educators and water managers from Mexico and the United States. Comprehensive and contemporary exploration of the challenges and opportunities surrounding this watershed.

Project WILD
www.projectwild.org
Interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife, for educators of grades K-12. Provides hands-on activities that enhance student learning in all subject and skill areas. Educational materials for educators provided through practical interactive workshops.

Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) Project, New Mexico State University El Camino Real de la Tierra Adentro .
http://reta.nmsu.edu/camino
An interactive learning environment for students, grades 6-8.

Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) Project, New Mexico State University El Camino Real de la Tierra Adentro .
Timeline of agricultural history in New Mexico (The Historian: click on Timeline )
http://reta.nmsu.edu/camino/agriculture/acequias/adventure.html

River Source
www.riversource.net
Restores and sustains productive relationships between communities and watersheds through watershed education, monitoring, and facilitation services to communities, schools, and Native American tribes.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Sourcebooks for Educators
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/wsb/
Contains 324 activities for K-12 students in categories of Introduction to Water, Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment, Surface Water Resources, Ground Water Resources, and Wetlands and Coastal Waters. All activities contain hands-on investigations, fact sheets, reference materials, and a glossary.

Water Environment Federation
www.wef.org
Nonprofit technical and educational organization using an inter-disciplinary approach to Preserve and enhance the global water environment.

Water on the Web (WOW)
http://wow.nrri.umn.edu/wow/teacher.html
Lessons designed for infusion into science curriculums for college freshmen and advanced high school students. Use of the aquatic environment and lake data to explore basic science concepts through a directed study and an inquiry approach.

Water Task Force
www.watertaskforce.org
New Mexico State University College of Agriculture and Home Economics program for water resources, better use of water, and reducing impacts on water quality.

New Mexico's Major Rivers and Groundwater (pdf )
Map 2: Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Great Pueblos Sites of New Mexico (pdf )
Map 3: Hispanic Villages and Missions of New Mexico (pdf )
Map 4: Historic Forts of New Mexico (pdf )
Map 5: Major Cities of New Mexico (pdf )

2,000 Years of Water Woes (pdf), by Timothy D. Maxwell and Eric Blinman, Office of Archaeological Studies, Department of Cultural Affairs, El Palacio , vol. 108, no. 2. Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press.

Inside Story of the Roadside View exhibit, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 2004.