Why BDD?
Other Water Resources Projects
In addition to the BDD, other important actions are being undertaken to stabilize and enhance our water supply. These water supply sources and the well fields help meet the water demands of the City and the County.
Water Distribution Infrastructure Improvements
Improvements are underway to provide enough water pressure for fire fighting and domestic flows throughout the area. Older water mains and service lines are being replaced or repaired, reducing the loss of water and costly street and property damage.
Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
A multi-year program is underway to bring the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant back to its design capacity. Major process upgrades totaling nearly $10 million are being put in place over several years. These upgrades will help meet peak summer water demands and make the most of water from the Santa Fe River watershed.
Santa Fe River Watershed Vegetation Management
A multi-year vegetation management project in the upper Santa Fe River watershed is cutting the risk of major losses from forest fires in the watershed. Management of plants, grasses, shrubs and trees has been completed on more than 4,500 acres in the watershed. By managing what type of plants, grasses, shrubs and trees we have in the watershed and providing the widest variety possible, we can also improve wildlife habitats in this landscape.
Long-Range Water Supply Plan
The City of Santa Fe is currently working to finalize its Long-Range Water Supply Plan. The Long-Range Water Supply Plan identifies water supply alternatives, describes criteria for ranking the alternatives, and recommends the water supply alternative that best meets the criteria established by the City with input from the community that was provided at three workshops.
Living River
In Santa Fe, the river is the most direct link between some of the community’s lush parks and various districts, including downtown and the Railyard district. The Living River project seeks to connect the Santa Fe River to its watershed so that it supports a healthy plant community, becomes a refuge for animals, and provides a rich environment for play and exploration by all ages. By maintaining an intermittently wet river bed, the Living River project will help the Santa Fe River remain a treasured community resource.