From the Dust Bowl to Local Conservation

​The Dust Bowl showed the nation that healthy soil, reliable water, and resilient communities are closely connected. In response, the Soil Conservation Service, now the Natural Resources Conservation Service, was created in 1935, and locally led conservation districts were formed to help landowners put conservation into practice. Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District continues that work today by bringing people, technical assistance, and funding together to protect our soil and water resources.

What We Do

Do You Live in our District?
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 ​
  • PREP Alliance
  • ​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
year's major tasks and projects. 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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