Keep the Rio Grand

Keep the Rio Grand Preventing stormwater pollution & protecting the quality of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Stormwater is a leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande.

Members: AMAFCA, Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, Ciudad SWD, Corrales, Los Ranchos, NMDOT, Town of Bernalillo, City of Rio Rancho, ESCAFCA, SSCAFCA And the pollution is largely human-caused! The Stormwater Team was formed in 2004 to educate individuals and businesses on how to reduce stormwater pollution by keeping trash and other pollution out of our stormwater system.

If your business or home is not connected to a sanitary sewer, you probably have a septic system to handle your waste. T...
08/28/2026

If your business or home is not connected to a sanitary sewer, you probably have a septic system to handle your waste. To function properly, your septic system requires a well-designed, properly installed, and regularly maintained system. Otherwise, you might be looking at a very expensive mess.

See how you can prevent a household or business disaster:
https://keeptheriogrand.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SEPTIC_UNDERSTANDING_SQT_04242017.pdf

08/20/2026

Be part of the solution! Take our survey to help us develop new ways to keep our water clean and safe. https://keeptheriogrand.org/stormwater-survey/

Stormwater Quality team Spanish version Did you know that stormwater is the leading source of pollution in the Rio Grande? Stormwater runoff from streets, arroyos, roadside ditches, and underground storm sewers can carry polluted water directly into the Rio Grande. Things like pesticides, pet waste,...

Did you know that vehicle fluids are the #1 surface water contaminants? Call the City's Environmental Health team at 50...
08/14/2026

Did you know that vehicle fluids are the #1 surface water contaminants? Call the City's Environmental Health team at 505-768-2600 for info on how to safely dispose of these substances.

08/11/2026

"We can't necessarily control whether there's going to be a drought or not, but there are things we can do to have an impact.”

Such a great discussion from about the state of our Rio and the solutions that could change the trajectory of this vital resource.

Check it out!
https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/nature-breaking/the-rio-grande-is-running-dryheres-why/

The Rio Grande is threatened by drought and overuse. Learn why that matters for people, wildlife, and the future of water in the American west.

Teachers! As your students return to the classroom, check out BEMP's educational resources. And even better...maybe star...
08/07/2026

Teachers! As your students return to the classroom, check out BEMP's educational resources. And even better...maybe start planning a field trip to our bosque? Just a thought! https://bemp.org/education-outreach/

August is National Dog Month! We all love our sweet furry friends, and one of the best things we can do for them (and ou...
08/03/2026

August is National Dog Month! We all love our sweet furry friends, and one of the best things we can do for them (and our neighbors) is to pick up after them! This helps keep our community clean and prevents pollution in our stormwater.

Happy World Conservation Day! 🌍 Let's celebrate by taking action to protect our environment and raise awareness about th...
07/28/2026

Happy World Conservation Day! 🌍

Let's celebrate by taking action to protect our environment and raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet’s natural resources. Join us in our mission to thriving!

Learn more about how to here:
https://keeptheriogrand.org/

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