Our Services
- Low-tech process-based riverscape restoration
- Native plant revegetation
- Invasive species removal and management
- Wildland seed harvesting
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design and Implementation
- Erosion control
- Wildlife fencing
- Beaver coexistence methods
- Watershed/wetlands assessment and planning
- Policy Analysis
- Low-tech process-based riverscape restoration
- Native plant revegetation
- Invasive species removal and management
- Wildland seed harvesting
- Erosion control
- Wildlife fencing
- Beaver coexistence methods
- Watershed/wetlands assessment and planning
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design and Implementation
- Policy Analysis
Explore our Work in Riverscape Restoration and Habitat Conservation
Riverscape Restoration
Revegetation, invasive species removal, fencing and in-stream installations.
Habitat Conservation
Native plant propagation and conversion of agricultural fields into wildlife habitat.
Planning and Assessment
We conduct collaborative planning and assessment to strategically identify natural resource restoration opportunities in priority watersheds.
New Mexico Beaver Coalition
The New Mexico Beaver Coalition brings together a diverse group to expand the distribution of beaver across New Mexico.
We are Hiring – Job Opportunities for the 2026 Season
Rio Grande Return is hiring for the 2026 season: Two seasonal Assistant Crew Leads Seasonals for our Restoration Crew Sawyers for our Restoration Crew For more information and details see our Job Opportunities page
Volunteer Stream Restoration Day October 8 2025
Curious about beaver habitat restoration? Join Rio Grande Return to build post-assisted log structures and beaver dam analogues. Spend a day building instream structures with us. No prior experience is needed, just your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference. Email Karen to RSVP
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We need your support
We all have a responsibility to repair what we've broken. Our restoration and conservation work is made possible through federal, state, and private funders like you. Your donation will help us keep the lights on while supporting our field work.