Buckman Direct Diversion – Uncategorized

Uncategorized 08.05.14

The Santa Fe Children’s Water Fiesta 2014 ~ River in a Bottle

Uncategorized 09.04.14

Habitat Mitigation Update

The habitat mitigation associated with the Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) surface water diversion project has been in full swing since November 2013. The mitigation work involves removing non-native vegetation and restoring diverse native riparian-wetland habitats to the area. […]

Uncategorized 07.03.14

Construction begins on new Solar Array.

On January 27, 2014, work began on the construction of a 1.5 megawatt Solar Array at the Buckman Direct Diversion’s Booster Station 2A. The construction of this facility will allow the Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) to utilized electricity from the […]

Uncategorized 20.11.13

Habitat Restoration

Forestry and Habitat Restoration Work Beginning this Week at The Buckman Direct Diversion Water Project SANTA FE, NM – Efforts will begin this week on forestry work and habitat restoration associated with the Buckman Direct […]

Uncategorized 05.03.13

Buckman Cleanup February 23, 2013

Uncategorized 27.02.13

Good Turnout and Good Results at the Second Buckman Cleanup

On Saturday, February 23, the New Mexico Wildlife Federation with the help of local sponsors (TogetherGreen, Audubon New Mexico, Sierra Club, and the City of Santa Fe) organized the second voluntary and very successful clean-up event of the Buckman Bosque […]

Uncategorized 06.02.13

Volunteers Needed!

Help us clean up the Buckman Bosque Restoration Project Site! Saturday, February 23, 2013 9:00am to 3:00pm We need your help to remove trash before we can replace native species, restore habitat and improve recreational opportunities at the historic […]

Uncategorized 21.09.12

The BDD and Audubon New Mexico are Seeking Volunteers

Come help celebrate Public Lands Day and be part of a team to prepare a location on the banks of the Rio Grande for future ecosystem restoration. Join us on September 30, 2012, to remove trash from the Buckman Direct […]

Uncategorized 16.05.12

Check out the news link for information on upcoming Buckman site clean up!

Millions of Americans across the country rely on caring professionals to provide safe, healthful drinking water to their communities. Citizens trust water flowing from their taps will be free of water-borne contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and other unhealthful compounds. […]

Uncategorized 06.10.11

Las Conchas Fire Stormwater Update

The BDD Board shares the public’s concern regarding raw river water that has shown to have elevated levels of contaminants including heavy metals and radionuclides in ash, ash-laden sediment and ash impacted by stormwater from burned areas of the Las […]

Uncategorized 08.03.11

Solar Plant Begins Generating Power to Reduce Utility Costs and Carbon Footprint for the Buckman Regional Water Treatment Plant

SANTA FE—Solar generated power is supplying most of the electricity needed to operate the Buckman Regional Water Treatment Plant (BRWTP), saving $250,000 in annual energy costs. The solar electricity provides much of the BRWTP peak needs and accounts for one-third […]

Uncategorized 05.01.11

NMED Gives Green Light to Sustainable Water Supply

TURN ON YOUR TAPS–GRADUAL INTRODUCTION OF TREATED BUCKMAN DIRECT DIVERSION WATER BEGINS—The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has given a green light for the Buckman Regional Water Treatment Plant (BRWTP) to begin production and delivery of a new source of […]