With the availability of COVID vaccines and the positive outlook for copper, Chino mine reopened in early 2021 and Tyrone pushed forward with its expansion plans at Little Rock and the new Emma Project this past year. Proposals to explore for copper and other minerals in the area are moving forward in response to the […]
The Silver City Watershed Keepers has received funding from New Mexico Clean and Beautiful and The 30Something Grant Program for restoration and beautification efforts in Big Ditch Park. Enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, Silver Cityâs Big Ditch Park is a unique riparian green space in the heart of downtown. However, itâs in desperate need […]
Outdoor Equity Fund Awards Grant to Silver City Watershed Keepers for Summer Camp Program By Leigh Jenkins, SCWK Coordinator âIâm bored.â As most parents can attest, this is a common complaint from kids everywhere during summer vacation. Unfortunately, here in Grant County, there are very limited opportunities for children to get outdoors during the summer […]
By Leigh Jenkins, SCWK Coordinator After months of online learning due to the pandemic, it was exciting for the Silver City Watershed Keepers (SCWK) to get outside this fall with students from Stout Elementary School in Silver City and Snell Middle School in Bayard. Along with our partner, Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Grant County, we […]
Through a partnership between the Town of Silver City and GRIP’s Silver City Watershed Keepers, the anti-litter program Pick It Up – Toss No Mas will hold its next Community Trash Cleanup on Saturday, November 20 from 9 am to 1:00 pm in the parking lot at Gough Park. Community Trash Cleanup brings volunteers together […]
Through a partnership between the Town of Silver City and GRIP’s Silver City Watershed Keepers, the anti-litter program Pick It Up – Toss No Mas kicks off a year-long campaign with a Trash Bash Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 16th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at Gough Park. The Trash Bash brings volunteers together […]
By Leigh Jenkins, SCWK Coordinator In August, the Silver City Watershed Keepers (SCWK) kicked off its Adopt-A-Stream Program with a Stream Stewardship Workshop in Big Ditch Park. The Adopt-A-Stream program empowers citizens to steward our waterways by monitoring environmental quality of streams, cleaning up litter, and restoring riparian areas. The Stream Stewardship Workshop trained participants […]
The Silver City Watershed Keepers (SCWK) will kick off its Adopt-A-Stream Program with a Stream Stewardship Workshop on Saturday, August 28th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Big Ditch Park. The Adopt-A-Stream program empowers citizens to steward our waterways by monitoring environmental quality of streams, cleaning up litter, and restoring riparian areas. The Stream […]
HELP US PROTECT THE RIVERS, STREAMS AND LAKESTHAT YOU CARE ABOUT The federal Clean Water Act and the New Mexico Water Quality Act require the State toreview its surface water quality regulations at least every three years in a public hearingprocess called the Triennial Review. The hearing offers the public an opportunity toadvocate for stronger […]
For Immediate ReleaseThursday, June 8, 2021 Contact: Rachel Conn at 575-770-8327 or rconn@amigosbravos.org Allyson Siwik at 575-590-7619 or allysonsiwik@gmail.com Paula Garcia at 505-231-7752 or lamorena@lasacequias.org Liliana Castillo at 575-219-9619 or liliana@cavu.org. Charlie DeSaillan at 505-819-9058 or cdesaillan@nmelc.org New Mexico Water Advocates Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Repeal Trump-era Dirty Water RuleCurrent law leaves 90% of […]
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