WHAT WE DO
Lend a helping hand. We work with residents, landowners, farmers, ranchers, acequia associations, local organizations, volunteer groups, youth groups, and others to:
- Identify funding sources for conservation projects
- Provide technical assistance
- Coordinate projects
- Promote conservation education
Some examples of conservation efforts are:
- Thinning trees and brush to reduce wildfire risk
- Removing non-native species along streams and rivers to improve riparian habitat
- Helping homeowners harvest rainwater for landscape use
Please see our Projects page to learn about current District conservation projects.
Partner with other organizations. To accomplish conservation goals, Coronado SWCD partners with other agencies and organizations including:
- New Mexico Department of Agriculture
- New Mexico State Forestry Division
- US Department of Agriculture
- Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance
- Mid-Region Council of Governments
- Sandoval County
- Town of Bernalillo
- Other Soil and Water Conservation Districts in New Mexico
Assist in flood protection. Coronado SWCD maintains the Piedra Lisa Dam. This dam helps protect the Town of Bernalillo from floodwaters. Learn more about the dam here.
Engage in planning efforts. Each year, the District develops an annual work plan outlining the major tasks and projects for the year. We also have a District Land Use Plan. We are involved in various regional planning efforts related to land use, water use, and watershed preservation in central New Mexico.
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Engage in planning efforts. Each year, the District develops an annual work plan outlining the major tasks and projects for the year. We also have a District Land Use Plan. We are involved in various regional planning efforts related to land use, water use, and watershed preservation in central New Mexico.
More Information:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LYNN MONTGOMERY, CHAIR
Position 3; term expires 2025
ALFRED BACA, VICE CHAIR
Position 5; term expires 2027
KATHLEEN GROODY, SUPERVISOR
Position 1; term expires 2027
MARY CATHERINE BACA-SCOTT, SUPERVISOR
Position 2; term expires 2027
SUSAN HARRELSON, SECRETARY-TREASURER
Position 4; term expires 2025
ASSOCIATE SUPERVISORS
Jon Couch
DISTRICT MANAGER
Carolyn Kennedy
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
Miriam Gagne
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
Katie Mechenbier
NM Department of Agriculture
Nickolas Goodman
Natural Resources Conservation Service
LYNN MONTGOMERY, CHAIR
Position 3; term expires 2025
ALFRED BACA, VICE CHAIR
Position 5; term expires 2027
KATHLEEN GROODY, SUPERVISOR
Position 1; term expires 2027
MARY CATHERINE BACA-SCOTT, SUPERVISOR
Position 2; term expires 2027
SUSAN HARRELSON, SECRETARY-TREASURER
Position 4; term expires 2025
ASSOCIATE SUPERVISORS
Jon Couch
DISTRICT MANAGER
Carolyn Kennedy
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
Miriam Gagne
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
Katie Mechenbier
NM Department of Agriculture
Nickolas Goodman
Natural Resources Conservation Service
