Acequia Mapping Project: Cultural Preservation and Hazard Mitigation in New Mexico

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The Acequia Mapping Project application is a collaborative effort between the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE), the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), the University of New Mexico’s Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to digitally map and preserve New Mexico’s historic acequia irrigation systems. This Story Map presents an interactive, state-wide inventory of acequias—man-made earthen water channels that are both cultural landmarks and critical infrastructure for community irrigation and water governance. The project consolidates data from multiple federal, state, and local sources, including hydrographic survey maps and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) National Hydrography Dataset, into a unified Geographic Information System (GIS) layer. This mapping not only supports hazard mitigation planning by identifying vulnerabilities to natural disasters such as floods and fires but also honors the acequias’ deep cultural significance. By improving visibility and access to acequia data, the application aids in risk assessment, infrastructure protection, and long-term water resource management across New Mexico.

Acequia Mapping Project: Cultural Preservation and Hazard Mitigation in New Mexico

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Source https://ose.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=b6f0edf3d28a49dd822c558658b9a35d
Data contact email webmaster.webmaster@ose.nm.gov
Last Updated May 30, 2025, 21:02 (UTC)
Created May 30, 2025, 16:33 (UTC)

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