The Great Change – Surviving New Mexico’s Arid Future – A Call to Action

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The Great Change – Surviving New Mexico’s Arid Future – A Call to Action

The Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates January 2022 multi-session conference.

Water governance in New Mexico has been neglected and underfunded for too long and is grossly inadequate for our climate change future. Improved state, regional and local water planning, administration, adaptation, equitable shortage sharing and stewardship are required for New Mexico to best sustain the State’s economy, environment and diverse cultures. The conference sessions will feature a number of expert speakers to inform and inspire engaging discussions on the essential subjects for transforming water governance in New Mexico.

  • Saturday, January 8, 2022, 8:30-11:30 am – Keynote, Strategic Actions, General Discussion.
  • Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm – Fund Water Science, Data and Planning.
  • Saturday, January 15, 2022, 9:00-11:00 am – Reform New Mexico Water Governance.
  • Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm – Ensure Reliable MRG Compact Compliance.
  • Saturday, January 22, 2022, 9:00-11:00 am – Increase the Equity of Shortage Sharing in the MRG

Register here for all Sessions