New Mexico Underground Storage and Recovery Projects: Four Case Studies

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This Story Map from the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer focuses on Underground Storage and Recovery (USR) projects in the state. It highlights the inefficiencies of surface water storage in the desert due to evaporation and presents USR as a cost-effective, space-saving alternative. The map details four active projects in different development stages: 1) Mariposa Site 2) Bear Canyon 3) Rio Rancho Direct Injection Project 4) Large Scale Aquifer Storage and Recovery.
These projects are mainly led by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and the City of Rio Rancho. The OSE oversees these efforts by reviewing data and approving project plans. Designed for public education and decision-making, it combines interactive maps with explanatory text and visuals to show how water resources are tracked and managed across the state. The tool is useful for researchers, policymakers, and residents interested in understanding regional water use and planning efforts.

New Mexico Underground Storage and Recovery Projects: Four Case Studies

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Source https://ose.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=ef568582b09b4fef88bc2f389246a885&webmap=551a687c517744848f75ec736173d052
Data contact email Maggie.fitzgerald@ose.nm.gov
Last Updated May 28, 2025, 21:32 (UTC)
Created May 28, 2025, 20:20 (UTC)

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