Taos Soil & Water Conservation District
Watershed Program
What is the Watershed Program?
The Watershed Program helps landowners and the community protect and improve local water resources. It provides technical assistance, cost-share opportunities, and educational programs to reduce erosion, improve water quality, and promote sustainable land and water management throughout Taos County.
Why Does Our Watershed Matter?
Watersheds in New Mexico are especially important because the state is arid to semi-arid, meaning water is a scarce and valuable resource.
- Capture and store rainfall and snowmelt for communities, agriculture, and livestock.
- Prevent erosion and maintains soils.
- Filter pollutants and protect drinking water sources.
- Support plants and animals that depend on healthy streams and rivers.
- Reduce the impacts of extreme weather events.
- Capture and store rainfall and snowmelt for communities, agriculture, and livestock.
We can protect our watershed by planting vegetation, maintaining stream banks, and managing stormwater to reduce erosion and filter runoff. Preventing pollution, conserving water, and properly managing chemicals help keep water clean. Supporting local conservation programs and educating others ensures the long-term health of our watershed.
Ongoing Project In Hondo
An ongoing project in the Hondo community.
