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Victory for Outstanding Waters – New Mexico accepts outstanding national resource water petition
On November 30, 2010, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission made an historic decision to protect headwater streams on wild national forests throughout the state in response to a petition filed by WildEarth Guardians. Thanks to its decision, over 700 miles of 199 perennial rivers and streams, 29 lakes, and approximately 6,000 acres of wetlands are now "Outstanding Waters" under the Clean Water Act, affecting nearly 1.4 million acres of land. The waters protected include perennial streams within 12 of New Mexico’s national forest wilderness areas, ensuring the state's supply of water remains pristine. CSE prepared technical testimony in support of the petition, concentrating on the important ecosystem service values that would be protected by the ONRW designation. Read:
Board, Staff and Fellows
- Dr. John Talberth, President and Senior Economist
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John holds a Ph.D. in International and Environmental Economics from the University of New Mexico and an M.A. in...
- Richard Mietz, Vice President and Environmental Law Fellow
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- Richard has been involved with various environmental and public interest groups as an activist, attorney, and board...
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Kinga has been involved in web development since 1999. As the owner and creative director of Kinga Dow Motion...
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Nejem graduated from Bennington College, and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of New Mexico where he...
- Suntara Loba, Managing Director
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Suntara graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College where her curriculum focused on Spanish...
- Lindsay Mayo, Public and Client Relations
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Raised in Marin County, CA, Lindsay has lived in Santa Fe since 1978, producing and choreographing dance concerts,...
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