OSE/ISC 2nd Annual Ground Water Institute

This event marks the second annual OSE/ISC Groundwater Institute for the state of New Mexico. The Office of the State Engineer (OSE) and the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) are actively engaged in numerous programs and projects aimed at helping New Mexico prepare for a future with less available water and rising temperatures.

The presentations are designed primarily for the well drilling community, professional engineers, and environmental consulting firms, but the event is also open to water resource professionals and representatives from local and state governments.

Most presenters are professionals from OSE and ISC, sharing insights from their respective bureaus. We are also pleased to welcome special guest speakers from the New Mexico Environment Department.

Topics covered will include:

• Rules and Regulations related to well construction

• Well Records and Aquifer Mapping

• Regional Water Planning

• Regionalization efforts under §62-3-20 NMSA

• Water Conservation and Water development plans

• AWWA Audits and GPCD Calculators

• Basin Guidelines, Modeling, and Hydrology

• Monitoring Well Construction

• Funding opportunities, including Water Trust Board, Colonias, and Private wells

• Overview of the OSE Point of Diversion (POD) location map tool

Note: Lunch will be on your own.

Certificates of Completion will be available upon request for those seeking credit through the OSE or the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.