Support development of a Rio Grande water leasing pilot program within the boundaries of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. Project will develop processes and capacity necessary to implement a pilot leasing program, inventory water rights, support development of a water acquisition strategy and conduct community outreach.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Southwestern Rivers
Project Title: Developing a Water Leasing Pilot Program to Sustain Agriculture and Habitat in the Middle Rio Grande(NM)
Organization:
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
Project ID:
2504.18.062776
Description:
Award Amount:
$184835.49
Location:
The project will be executed within the boundaries of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, which along the Rio Grande downstream of Cochiti Dam and upstream of Elephant Butte Reservoir.