NEW MEXICO WATERSHED AND DAM OWNERS COALITION

NMWDOC Supports Watershed Protection and Restoration Projects, Dam Related Projects, and Safety Efforts in New Mexico That Result In:

Healthier watersheds managed to achieve ecologically balanced systems that sustain natural resources and protect the public.

Improved public awareness of watershed health and dam safety concerns.

Safer and more effective dam design, construction, maintenance and operation. 

Increased funding for projects that improve watershed health and dam safety.​

What we do

Raises public awareness, through the collection and dissemination of information and by educating the media, public, politicians, and public officials about NMWDOC concerns and interests

arranges workshops, seminars, and training sessions to identify and address common issues concerning NMWDOC members and to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and information related to those issues

funds and supports watershed protection and restoration projects, watershed management programs, and watershed studies. NMWDOC also seeks additional means of financial support and provides information about other funding sources to NMWDOC members

supports improved dam design, construction, operations and safety efforts by other groups and agencies

reviews proposed regulation and policies affecting NMWDOC interests and presents a strong unified voice to politicians, public officials, and the public expressing the conclusions and recommendations of the NMWDOC

proposes new policies and regulation, or changes to existing policies and regulation changes that will improve watershed health and dam safety

supports appropriate levels of funding for staff, training, and equipment in the dam safety bureau of the office of the state engineer

Training

Through its workshops, seminars, training sessions, and steering committee meetings, NMWDOC provides support, training, technical assistance, and dissemination of data and information to dam owners, designers, operators, contractors, suppliers, and regulators

Funding Solutions

NMWDOC directly provides funds for watershed improvement projects and the development of tools to improve watershed analysis and management.

​NMWDOC, through its workshops and seminars, provides information to watershed managers and dam owners concerning funding opportunities including grants, loans, and cost sharing opportunities

Policy Support

NMWDOC directly advocates for improved watershed management and dam design, operations, maintenance, and safety in New Mexico through contact with public officials and political representatives

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Happy People

 I have attended many annual conferences over the years. I have always enjoyed them. The conference provides a great opportunity to meet dam owners, engineers, and policy makers from all over the state. It is always good to hear different perspectives, challenges, and approaches to the common goal of protecting watersheds and keeping dams safe across the state. We learn from each other, sharing success stories and lessons learned from projects that went well or faced challenges.​

Sushil Chaudhary, PE
Dam Safety Bureau - Bureau Chief

​Attendance and participation in the annual NMWDOC Conference has become one of the highlights of the year for me. The breadth and depth of the presentations and the opportunity to network with other professionals who share my passion for improving the world through the exchange of knowledge and wisdom of others who attend has been amazing.

Charles Easterling
Retired Professional Engineer