Drought and climate change flow through the small and large planning decisions we all make to save water, but what do bees and trees have in common with how we make smarter decisions for a future with less water? … Read More
A Public-Private Partnership to Increase and Maintain a Healthy Tree Canopy TreeSmart Santa Fe is a new public-private partnership between City government and important community partners, including the Santa Fe Watershed Association and the Santa Fe Community Foundation, both of … Read More
Water has a special place in our thinking, especially here in the high desert when all of our water sources are linked together. For those curious as to why the City was going to release water from one of our … Read More
City unable to build consensus with downstream stakeholders News Release Source: City of Santa Fe Water Division City of Santa Fe Water plans for several days of increased flows in the Santa Fe River have been cancelled. The releases, which … Read More
The City will soon begin releasing water from one of its reservoirs down the Santa Fe River. Listen online (below) to our Save Water Santa Fe podcast with guest Jesse Roach, City Water Division Director. He discussed the recent announcement … Read More
In the City of Santa Fe’s 2020 State of the City report, there were 10 water-related accomplishments of the list of 150. In the unprecedented year of COVID-19, many city departments have a lot to be proud of. Below are … Read More
It’s that time of year to prepare our homes for winter. Saving water isn’t only for the hot seasons. We do a lot of things to help us conserve water and energy for the winter. The outdoor growing season in … Read More
Five-Year Water Resource Planning Cycle – CITY WATER DIVISION City of Santa Fe Water (City) and the Santa Fe County Utilities Division (County) are initiating a science-based, community informed, five year planning cycle to develop long range water resource management … Read More
Drought and climate change are not new concepts. Historically, those who reside in the desert Southwest know that we’ve always had to face periods of drought. It’s time we move away from the “drought is the new normal” adage to … Read More
Public input sought for five-year Water Resource Plan Understanding that planning for our water future requires the full participation and collaboration of both water managers and water users, the City and County are committed to engaging the broad diversity … Read More