NM Water Security Planning Act Discussion Draft Boundary
Preferred hydro-administrative boundary
Introduction
This StoryMap provides an overview of New Mexico's previous and preferred water planning regions and includes an interactive map tool to explore the regional considerations and characteristics that informed the reimagination of the water planning boundaries.
Water Boundaries
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of participants in the engagement process indicated that hydrology-based boundaries resonated the most. This option was the top choice across regions. For reference, other western states (e.g., California, Colorado, Utah) use hydrologic basins as planning boundaries.
Key boundary considerations
- Formal staffing and coordination exist
- Association with current institutional boundaries
- Association with existing funding processes
- Alignment with the current water rights administration
- Alignment with hydrologic systems
- Alignment within interstate compact administration
Turn map layers on and off to explore the proposed hydro-administrative and other regional boundaries.
