ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., – The Albuquerque District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is revising the Conchas Lake Master Plan. The public is invited to view an informational presentation found at https://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Conchas-Lake/Master-Plan/ discussing the draft revision of the Master Plan, the overall revision process, and instructions for public participation in the revision.
The website provides a copy of the revised master plan, maps of the current and proposed land use classifications, and instructions for submitting comments to USACE. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions by close of business on Sept. 30, 2021.
The historic Conchas Lake and associated lands is a multipurpose project built for flood control and irrigation. The primary purposes of Conchas Lake are flood risk management, irrigation, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat.
A Master Plan is defined as “the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource development project.” In general, it defines “how” the resources will be used by the general public.
The current Master Plan for Conchas Lake was completed in September 1976 and is in need of revision to address changes in regional land use, population, outdoor recreation trends, and USACE management policy. Key topics to be addressed in the revised Master Plan include revised land classifications, new natural and recreational resource management objectives, recreation facility needs, and special topics such as invasive species management and threatened and endangered species habitat. Public participation and feedback is critical to the successful revision of the Master Plan.Questions pertaining to the proposed revision can be addressed to:
Gregory Carpenter, Conchas Dam Natural Resources Manager
Conchas Lake Project Office,
P.O. Box 1008, 287 Bell Ranch Road
Conchas Dam, NM 88416
Phone: (575) 868-2221,
Email: Conchas@usace.army.mil
or
Donald Wiese, Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
P.O. Box 17300
Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300
Phone: (817) 886-1568
About the Albuquerque District: The Albuquerque District covers all of New Mexico, about a third of Colorado, and one-fifth of Texas. Visit the Albuquerque District Web site at: http://www.spa.usace.army.mil and Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/albuquerquedistrict
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