NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Southwestern Rivers
Project Title: Program Development Support for Middle Rio Grande Native Water Leasing Pilot (NM)
Organization:
National Audubon Society, Inc.
Project ID:
2504.22.077170
Description:

Contribute to the development, design, and implementation of a water leasing pilot program within the boundaries of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. Project will support water and habitat management alternatives that the MRGCD and US Bureau of Reclamation may consider as they seek to provide adaptive management and protection for agricultural communities in coordination with site monitoring and habitat restoration for endangered species.

Award Amount:
$299847.94
Location:
Within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (Bernalillo, Socorro and Valencia Counties, New Mexico)