Last summer, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the 鈥� which of many waterways and wetlands. Now, their decision has river and water advocates and experts sounding the alarm on its potential impact on New Mexico鈥檚 small streams and rivers.
On this episode of Let鈥檚 Talk New Mexico, we鈥檒l discuss why the loss of federal clean water protections has prompted a labeling the state鈥檚 rivers and streams as the most endangered in the entire country. Plus, we鈥檒l chat with folks doing the on-the-ground work to save them.
What do the waterways look like in your neck of the woods? Are you concerned about their health? Have any thoughts on how we can keep New Mexico鈥檚 ecosystems in balance?
Guests:
- Lea Knutson, Executive director,
- Matt Rice, Southwest regional director,
- Tanya Trujillo, Water policy advisor to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Deputy State Engineer,
Tricia Snyder, Rivers and waters program director,
