Welcome
The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico at New Mexico State University. The NM WRRI was established in 1963 by the New Mexico legislature and approved under the 1964 federal Water Resources Research Act. The institute funds research conducted by faculty and students from universities across the state to address water problems critical to New Mexico and the Southwest. The institute also participates in joint efforts to solve water-related problems along the U.S./Mexico border.
Through its support of research and its interaction and cooperation with other water resources entities, the institute continusously strives to alleviate water problems, working toward ensuring an ample supply of high quality water for future generations.
News / Upcoming Events
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DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS - February 23, 2012
USGS Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program RFP, FY2012
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please contact NM WRRI Director Sam Fernald (575-646-4337; fernald@ad.nmsu.edu) as soon as possible. Draft proposal and budget should be reviewed by NM WRRI no later than February 13, 2012.The U.S. Geological Survey requests proposals for matching grants to support research on the topic of improving and enhancing the nation's water supply, including enhancement of water supply infrastructure, development of drought impact indicators, evaluation of the dynamics of extreme hydrological events and associated costs, development of methods for better estimation of the physical and economic supply of water, integrated management of ground and surface waters, the resilience of public water supplies, and the evaluation of conservation practices. Proposals are sought in not only the physical dimensions of supply, but also the role of economics and institutions in water supply and coping with extreme hydrologic conditions.
This program provides university researchers with up to $250,000 for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration. It requires a 1:1 non-federal match. The intent of the program is to encourage projects with collaboration between universities and the USGS. Funds have not been appropriated for this program but the USGS is proceeding with the proposal solicitation process in case an appropriation is received. The RFP at https://niwr.net/competitive_grants/RFP gives information on past year funding including award amounts and funding success rates. Please review the RFP carefully and if you are considering pursuing this opportunity, please contact NM WRRI Director Sam Fernald (575-646-4337; fernald@ad.nmsu.edu ) as soon as possible.
Proposals must be filed online by February 23, 2012.
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The January 2012 issue of the Divining Rod newsletter is now available online.
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Water management seminar offered
The NMSU College of Engineering civil engineering department will present a seminar on "Wells, Pumps, Etc.," February 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hernandez Hall, Room 103, to help improve water management during the ongoing drought in Southern New Mexico. The seminar will provide technical information on water management and on design and operation of wells and pumping systems. The seminar is for farmers, water managers and people who are involved in developing and operating water systems. Topics to be covered in the seminar include principles of wells and pumps, power units selection and operation, the Lower Rio Grande Adjudication and Operation Agreement, irrigation scheduling, National Resources Conservation Service Water Conservation Program, how to drill a well and effect of irrigation on pecan yield. There is no charge for the seminar, but advance registration is required.
For more information contact Elvia Cisneros at 575-646-3802.
