Central Tri-County Soil & Water Conservation District

09/02/2026

Let’s Get to the Root of It 🌱

Native plants are more than just beautiful additions to your landscape—they play a vital role in supporting and restoring our environment. Here’s how their deep root systems make a difference:

🌾 Stabilize Soil: They help prevent soil erosion, keeping your land healthy.

💧 Filter Stormwater: The deep root systems reduce runoff and improve water quality by trapping pollutants while enhancing nutrient cycling.

🌎 Sequester Carbon: One acre of mature native prairie can sequester approximately one ton of carbon each year—that’s like offsetting the emissions from a roughly 2,500-mile car trip!

🍄 Enrich the Soil: As roots decompose, they support microbial and fungal activity, boosting soil health for years to come.

Ready to transform your landscape with the power of native plants? Visit our new website to see how we can help your project succeed!

Our Website: https://www.prairieresto.com/



📸 by Conservation Research Institute
🔗 Carbon Dioxide Source: https://lnkd.in/g3HsVb4z

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Early bird special until September 12th!

Co-teaching another high-value seminar/field workshop at Trees That Please in Los Lunas. Join us for a full day of learning about soil, water, earthworks, plants, and practical regenerative techniques for New Mexico landscapes. Whether you're a gardener, homesteader, land steward, student, teacher or just curious to learn — this day is for you!

What's included:

In-depth presentations on permaculture design, soil health, and water systems
Guided site visit and hands-on exercises
Panel discussion with Q&A
Catered lunch by local restaurant Sopas
Networking
Refreshments throughout the day
Exclusive access to nursery inventory and Soil Secrets discounts
Entry into high value raffle for gardening and design products and services

What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothes/shoes, water bottle, notebook.

Registration: https://www.treesthatplease.org/events

Registration required, seats limited. See you there!

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Nine years ago, Smokey Bear teamed up with Dolly Parton in a fire-prevention campaign for the Great Smoky Mountains.

Parton, heartbroken over the wildfires affecting her hometown, joined Smokey in a public service announcement urging people not to burn leaves, avoid parking on dry grass, and be cautious with campfires.

Rest in peace, Dolly. And remember — What would Dolly do? Follow her advice by staying vigilant and following all fire restrictions.

Photo credit: Smokey Bear

08/28/2026

05/06/2026

NMSU is hosting Garden Series & Educational Workshops on May 12th, May 19th, May 26th and June 2nd at our administrative office located at 2506 Route 66 in Moriarty. Each class begins at 6:00 PM. Call Tom Dominguez at 505-471-4711 for more information. Visit our website to download the flyer! https://www.ctcswcd.org/

05/05/2026

2026-2027 COST SHARE PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Eligible Applicants: Any person addressing a natural resource problem who owns land within the Central Tri-County Soil & Water Conservation District boundaries is eligible to apply for a cost-share conservation project. Properties within city limits are not eligible.

Applications will be accepted until May 29, 2026.

Each application will be reviewed and ranked based on conservation merit and benefit to natural resources, and estimated project costs. All applications received will be ranked by June 2, 2026. Funding will be made to those who meet ranking criteria, until all funds are allocated.

All applicants must provide a copy of their current COUNTY TAX BILL and submit with their application. (Do not submit the County Valuation Notice).

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