Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum, October 19, 2023

The USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board held a public meeting on October 19, 2023, at Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, N.M.

Genevieve Allan, Project Management Specialist with the Water Management Division for the Bureau of Reclamation, will discuss the Rio Grande Project Area – Drought Resilience
Team. This multi-agency technical team was established in response to prolonged aridification of the Rio Grande Project area and aims to build resilience in the project water supply, improve
water management, enhance habitat to the extent possible, explore water conservation opportunities, allow for information sharing between government agencies and project water
users, and explore joint funding opportunities.

David Duran, Area Operations Manager for the USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office, discussed the USIBWC Sediment Disposal Program. The USIBWC is seeking partners that may need sediment for their projects or for general use. The sediment is dirt removed from the riverbed or floodway and is offered at no cost (FREE) to anyone. Mr. Duran presented on the process of applying for the No-Cost Sediment eAgreement.

Press release and presentations: URG CF press release combined 10-19-2023

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IJ-trsxTN8

Rio Grande Citizens Forum
Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 MDT
Doña Ana County Government Center, Commission Chambers
845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007
And via Teams Webinar

Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions – Brenda Barnes, Citizens Forum Co-Chair
• Opening Remarks – Frank Fisher, Director of Public Affairs, USIBWC
• Rio Grande Project Area – Drought Resilience Team – Genevieve
Allan, Project Management Specialist Water Management Division,
Bureau of Reclamation
• USIBWC Sediment Disposal Program – David Duran, Area Operations
Manager, USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office.
• Public Comment
• Board Discussion
• Suggested Future Agenda Items