The New Mexico Environment Department seeks a qualified contractor to assist with the planning and implementation of the 2010 New Mexico Watershed Forum. The purpose of the forum is to bring together agencies, organizations and individuals who have an interest in watershed management and protection and to provide tools and information for people doing watershed restoration on the ground. The New Mexico Watershed Forum will promote local leadership for watershed restoration throughout New Mexico by providing an opportunity for citizens to come together to share successes, challenges, and innovations, and to network and discuss watershed issues. In addition to exploring a variety of watershed topics, the forum will include a workshop on watershed planning elements as described in the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nonpoint Source Program and Grants Guidelines for States and Territories. The New Mexico Environment Department will receive funding from the US EPA under a Clean Water Act 319(h) grant to contract for the planning, implementation and follow up of the forum. Additional funding for the forum will be obtained through forum registration fees, vendor fees and sponsorships.
