East Rio Arriba Soil and Water Conservation District on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

East Rio Arriba Soil and Water Conservation District
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last updated: May 2022

East Rio Arriba SWCD Mission Statement

To serve the people, by taking available technical, financial, and educational resources whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water, and related resources.

How our District Formed

The East Rio Arriba SWCD resulted from the consolidation of the Abiquiu-Vallecitos, Espanola Valley, and Coyote-Cañones Districts. East Rio Arriba Soil & Water Conservation District is a member of the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts, New Mexico Conservation District Employees, and the National Association of Conservation Districts.

About Us ~ What We Do

The focus of ERASWCD addresses important resource management matters. These include soil and water quality and quantity, grazing management, wildlife conservation, timber/forest management, land use planning, acequia support, and public education efforts.

Soil and Water Conservation District promotes stewardship of natural resources by providing leadership, education, technical and financial assistance to the citizens of the District. We support our constituents through our cropland assistance, brush management, weed management, conservation programs, native plant sales, and workshops. The District helps increase conservation awareness through participation in local and regional events, science fairs, educational initiatives, and NRCS Farm Bill programs.

The Soil and Water Conservation District Act requires district offices to work to:

control and prevent soil erosion;
prevent floodwater and sediment damage;
further the conservation, development, beneficial application, and proper disposal of water;
promote the use of impounded water for recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife, irrigation, and for urban and industrial needs; and
by the application of these measures, conserve and develop the natural resources of the state, provide for flood control, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of New Mexico.

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