Local Conservation. Stronger Communities. Healthier Land and Water.
Welcome
The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a governmental subdivision of the State of New Mexico serving eastern Sandoval County.
Coronado SWCD helps landowners, farmers, ranchers, residents, and local organizations carry out conservation projects. The projects help to:
Protect Watersheds
Prevent Erosion
Prevent Wildfires & Floods
Protect Wildlife
Preserve the Health of our Land, Soil, & Water
Coronado SWCD helps landowners, farmers, ranchers, residents, and local organizations carry out conservation projects. The projects help to:
Protect Watersheds
Prevent Erosion
Prevent Wildfires & Floods
Protect Wildlife
Preserve the Health of our Land, Soil, & Water
Upcoming Events
Community Chipper Days
Coronado SWCD hosts community chipper days two to three times each year to help residents remove woody debris and reduce wildfire hazards around their homes. Residents may bring small trees and branches up to six inches in diameter, with branch ends aligned in the same direction. Construction waste and barbed wire are not accepted. Residents may take wood chips home for mulch, and remaining chips are available while supplies last.
The last Chipper Day processed 59 loads of brush. Las Acequias de Placitas and Las Huertas Land Grant supported the event. Future dates and locations will be announced here.
The last Chipper Day processed 59 loads of brush. Las Acequias de Placitas and Las Huertas Land Grant supported the event. Future dates and locations will be announced here.
Learning Today, Conserving Tomorrow
Youth Conservation Education
Coronado SWCD is working to offer more hands-on conservation education for children and teens. We welcome ideas from teachers, schools, youth organizations, families, and community partners.
What would you like young people to learn about? Possible topics include soil health, water conservation, erosion, wildfire preparedness, native plants, pollinators, and conservation careers.
If your school or youth group is interested in a workshop, classroom visit, outdoor activity, or educational materials, please contact us by clicking the button below.
Coronado SWCD is working to offer more hands-on conservation education for children and teens. We welcome ideas from teachers, schools, youth organizations, families, and community partners.
What would you like young people to learn about? Possible topics include soil health, water conservation, erosion, wildfire preparedness, native plants, pollinators, and conservation careers.
If your school or youth group is interested in a workshop, classroom visit, outdoor activity, or educational materials, please contact us by clicking the button below.
Help kids learn about healthy soil! New soil health coloring book available from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service
Explore Mighty Mini Microbe’s Tale, a free 24-page soil health coloring book from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download here.
Help get kids engaged in water conservation!
Free educational resources combine a read-aloud story with fun activities to engage youth and adults together. Use the materials in classrooms, home schools, adult literacy programs, and informal education programs. Some items are available in Spanish. Access the materials here.
Volunteer with Coronado SWCD
Interested in volunteering with soil and water conservation projects in the Coronado District?
Contact Carolyn Kennedy, District Manager
505-867-2853 or [email protected].
Contact Carolyn Kennedy, District Manager
505-867-2853 or [email protected].
Conservation Starts Close to Home
Have you noticed erosion on your property, invasive trees along an arroyo, or woody debris that could become a wildfire hazard? These local concerns guide Coronado SWCD’s work.
We work with residents, landowners, and community partners to identify conservation needs, explore funding opportunities, and coordinate projects that protect our soil and water.
You don’t have to serve on the Board to get involved. Attend a public Board meeting, share a concern, or contact us to learn about upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities. Your local knowledge helps us understand where we need to focus our work.
We work with residents, landowners, and community partners to identify conservation needs, explore funding opportunities, and coordinate projects that protect our soil and water.
You don’t have to serve on the Board to get involved. Attend a public Board meeting, share a concern, or contact us to learn about upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities. Your local knowledge helps us understand where we need to focus our work.
District happenings
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