Habitat Conservation Projects, Native Seed Propagation
The 2.38 acre Casa San Ysidro Heritage Field is dedicated to preserving agricultural heritage of the area and expanding educational programming and community involvement.
Habitat Conservation Projects, Native Seed Propagation
Access to locally-adapted, climate-ready seeds is very limited throughout New Mexico, so Rio Grande Return started a collaborative Wildland Seed Harvesting Program.
Habitat Conservation Projects, News, Past Projects, Urban Riparian Restoration
Harvey Jones Bioswale before and after restoration. Restoring Wetlands, Protecting the Rio Grande The Harvey Jones Bioswale is a powerful example of how green infrastructure can work with nature to protect our waterways. This innovative project filters stormwater...
Habitat Conservation Projects
A Model for Urban Conservation Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (VdO) stands as one of the most ambitious and inspiring urban conservation projects in the country. Located just south of Albuquerque, the Refuge reimagines what it means to connect people with...
Habitat Conservation Projects
Bye-Bye Invasives, Hello Habitat! Rio Grande Return is helping to restore sections of Tijeras Creek and its floodplain. Over time, Tijeras Creek has become degraded and deeply incised, meaning its channel has eroded significantly below the surrounding landscape. This...