By protecting these 250 river miles, the Water Quality Control Commission in New Mexico is doing important work.

Rivers sustain life and connect communities.

New Mexico water board votes to protect 250 miles of river and stream segments from pollution • Source New Mexico:
https://sourcenm.com/briefs/new-mexico-water-board-votes-to-protect-250-miles-of-river-and-stream-segments-from-pollution/

New Mexico water board votes to protect 250 miles of river and stream segments from pollution • Source New Mexico

New Mexico’s water governing board approved a petition Tuesday to safeguard 250 miles of stream and river segments under the state’s strongest water quality protections. The Water Quality Control Commission voted 10-0 to protect portions of the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Cimmaron, Pecos and Jemez river watersheds in the northern portion of the state. These […]

Source New Mexico