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Middle Percha Creek RehabilitationIn the aftermath of the Silver Fire, project goals and objectives include reduction of stream velocity, decrease bank erosion and instability, reduce turbidity in the stream, and promote the restoration of a healthy riparian area. This project is made possible by the New Mexico Environment Department in collaboration with the United States Forest Service.
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Community Wildfire Protection PlanSierra SWCD serves as the lead agency in Sierra County in drafting the Wildland-Urban interface fire plan. Member participants include the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land management, Bureau of Reclamation, NM State Forestry Division, County of Sierra, Department of Transportation, utility companies and the eleven volunteer fire departments.
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Tiffany Fire Rehabilitation The Tiffany Fire started on June 26th, 2017 from a single lightning strike near the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad bridge, San Marcial, NM and spread quickly through the nearby Rio Grande bosque. In total, 9,200 acres were burned, making it the largest wildfire in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque in the past 20 years. A diverse group of landowners were impacted, with 50.4% of the fire affecting private lands and 49.6% federal (BOR/BLM) land. To deal with these issues, a diverse group of stakeholders have come together to initiate a large-scale restoration project that will require planning, implementation, and maintenance in order for it to be successful. Current partners include Sierra SWCD, New Mexico State Forestry, private landowners, the SOBTF, BOR, USFWS and BLM.
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74 Salt Cedar RemovalSierra SWCD mechanically removed 17 acres of Salt Cedar in Monticello Canyon. This Salt Cedar had encroached near the stream that feeds the Monticello Ditch Association irrigation canal. By removing the invasive species which has the potential to use 200 gal/day, more water will travel down the stream to used for irrigation purposes.
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Sierra Co. Fair Grounds Rainwater Catchment SystemSierra SWCD installed 6 Polyethylene water storage tanks. The purpose of this project was to turn water that was having a detrimental impact and using it for beneficial use. The issue faced was flooding of the fairgrounds from the water that runs off the two main buildings. To solve this issue, Sierra SWCD installed catchment tanks. Captured rainwater will be used by Sierra SWCD to fill spray tanks to treat state listed noxious weeds around the county. Water will also be utilized by fair exhibitors to fill water buckets for their show animals.
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HoursM-F: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, or by appointment.
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Telephone575-894-2212 ext. 109
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Address2101 S. Broadway Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
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