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We need your voice to protect the Pecos Pecos River. Photo: Jim O’Donnell

Pledge your support for protecting our New Mexico waters and ensuring access to traditional, and recreational uses and protecting the unique and rich New Mexico natural resources for generations to come.

Click on the Read or Edit Petition link to the right to add your voice to this petition. You may send the template as-is or edit it to include your own personal experiences with the Pecos River (e.g. family gatherings, fishing, recreation, etc.).

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Public Comments Needed to Protect the Pecos River
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Dear Commisioners,
I am writing in regard to WQCC 20-18 (R). In New Mexico, where water resources are scarce and precious, protecting the water quality of our rivers, streams and wetlands is essential. It is all the more critical as we face decreasing environmental protections at the federal level. The waters of the Upper Pecos are clean and healthy today because of the long history of respect and stewardship for our land and water. Flowing into nearby acequias, the waters of the Upper Pecos are vital to local agriculture. There are currently 55 acequias that depend on clean water in the Pecos. Further, our local economy depends on clean water. Recreation brings millions of dollars to the area surrounding the nominated waters. In 2013, anglers alone spent over $28 million towards fishing in San Miguel County. This contributed to 333 local jobs, $11 million in labor income, and over $2 million is state and local taxes. Impacts from roads and extractive industries threaten many New Mexico high-quality waters and our way of life. I support Outstanding Waters (ONRW) designation for the Upper Pecos Watershed because it protects current and traditional uses of the river from pollution from new sources and I therefore urge the Water Quality Control Commission to grant the Pecos Outstanding Waters petition submitted by the group of local businesses, government, and citizens. Please protect the Upper Pecos watershed by voting to support the petition for ONRW designation. Thank you.
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