CIUDAD SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

What CIUDAD SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT does

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico, established under the New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation District Act (73-20-45 et. seq. NMSA), that promotes the conservation, improvement, and responsible use of natural resources on rural and urban lands within Bernalillo County and southern Sandoval County. The district operates from a 14-person team headquartered in Albuquerque and is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors led by Chairman Steve Glass, with Joshua O'Halloran serving as District Manager.

The district runs a portfolio of programs rather than discrete products. Service lines include youth and adult education (RiverXchange, Master Naturalists, Land and Water Summit), agriculture and soil health initiatives (Grow the Growers, NMDA Healthy Soil Program, Composting), forest health and wildfire resiliency (defensible space cost-share, neighborhood chipper events, East Mountain Forest Health Program), watershed and wetlands restoration (Candelaria Nature Preserve, Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration, Bosque Restoration), urban conservation (green infrastructure, stormwater management, NM Re-Leaf tree planting), the New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program, invasive species management, and statutorily authorized subdivision reviews under NMSA 47-6-11(F)(4). Its core technical competency is green infrastructure and low-impact development approaches, including stormwater detention systems, bioswales, retention basins, and passive rainwater harvesting swales, anchored by long-term demonstration sites such as the Tijeras Creek and Juan Tabo Erosion Control projects.

Revenue is non-commercial: the district is funded through a combination of state and federal grants (EPA Clean Water Act Section 319(h), FEMA, NRCS, NMED, NM State Forestry), a recently passed mill levy, donations processed via Stripe, and limited fee-based cost-share services to landowners. Pricing for nearly all programs is free to participants. The go-to-market motion is event-driven: community workshops, school presentations through RiverXchange, volunteer days, and direct technical assistance to landowners and partner agencies. The district is one of 21 EPA-designated Urban Waters Federal Partnership locations and acts as fiscal manager for the annual Land and Water Summit, with a network exceeding 30 partner organizations across federal, state, county, municipal, nonprofit, and adjacent conservation district entities.

Name

CIUDAD SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Legal name

Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District

Website

https://ciudadswcd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District is a New Mexico political subdivision providing conservation, watershed restoration, wildfire mitigation, environmental education, and subdivision review services to landowners, schools, and government agencies in Bernalillo County and southern Sandoval County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soil and Water Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Forestry (800), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction Services (Flood Mitigation, Erosion Control, Landslide Stabilization) (AFAMAMAJ), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Landscape Grading, Drainage & Site Preparation (HSAIABAD)

Keywords

• Soil conservation services
• Watershed restoration programs
• Wildfire risk reduction
• Urban stormwater management
• Natural resource education

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: The district operates as a political subdivision of the state of New Mexico and receives funding through government appropriations, grants from agencies such as NM Soil and Water Conservation Commission, USEPA, NMED, and FEMA. The district recently passed a mill levy for operational funding.
2. Donations: The district accepts donations through its website using Stripe payment processing for public support of conservation programs.
3. Fee-based Services: The district provides cost-share programs for landowners for services such as forest thinning and wildfire risk reduction, with funding provided through grants and the district may compensate landowners for seed collection programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico that delivers soil, water, and natural resource conservation programs within Bernalillo County and southern Sandoval County. Its core offerings include watershed protection and restoration, forest health and wildfire risk reduction, agricultural soil health programs, urban stormwater and green infrastructure projects, invasive species management, K-12 and adult environmental education, and statutory terrain management reviews for new developments.

Product overview

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District operates as a portfolio of conservation programs rather than a unified software product. The district offers youth and adult education programs (RiverXchange, Master Naturalists, Land and Water Summit), agriculture/soil health initiatives, forest health and wildfire resiliency services, watershed and wetlands restoration including the Candelaria Nature Preserve and Tijeras Creek projects, the Middle Rio Grande Urban Waters Partnership, New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program, invasive species management, and subdivision review services. These programs work together to promote conservation, improve and responsible use of natural resources across rural and urban lands within Bernalillo County and southern Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program: A partnership between Ciudad SWCD, Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, and Valle de Oro NWR inviting residents to create wildlife habitats and certify their spaces
• RiverXchange
• Urban Waters Artist in Residence Program
• Middle Rio Grande Urban Waters Partnership

Products and services

• Youth Education Programs (RiverXchange, Arroyo Classroom, NM Envirothon) Educational programs for young people including the hands-on, project-based RiverXchange watershed advocacy program, the Arroyo Classroom, and the NM Envirothon competition, designed for K-12 students in the Albuquerque metro area.
• Adult Education Programs (Land and Water Summit, Master Naturalists, Watershed Stewards, Rainwater Harvesting, ABC Tree Stewards) Continuing education programs for adults covering watershed stewardship, residential rainwater harvesting, urban forestry, and natural resource management; the district also serves as fiscal manager for the annual Land and Water Summit.
• Agriculture and Soil Health Programs (Grow the Growers, NMDA Healthy Soil, Composting, New Farmers Conservation Assistance) Conservation programs supporting agriculture and soil health for local farmers and growers, including healthy soil program delivery, composting education, and assistance for new farmers.
• Forest Health and Wildfire Resiliency Programs Programs to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health across public and private lands, including defensible space and thinning cost-share, neighborhood chipper events, wildfire risk workshops, and reflective house numbers.
• Watersheds and Wetlands Restoration Programs (Candelaria Nature Preserve, Tijeras Creek Restoration, Wildland Seed Harvesting Pilot, Bosque Restoration) Programs for watershed protection and restoration including co-management of the 90-acre Candelaria Nature Preserve, the Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration Project, the Wildland Seed Harvesting Pilot, and Bosque restoration on the Rio Grande.
• Middle Rio Grande Urban Waters Partnership EPA-designated Urban Waters Partnership serving the Middle Rio Grande / Albuquerque area, coordinating federal, state, local, and nonprofit work around urban water quality and community revitalization.
• New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program Partnership program (with Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge) inviting residents and local businesses to create wildlife habitats in their outdoor spaces, with free certification.
• Urban Conservation Programs (Green Infrastructure, Urban Stormwater, NM Re-Leaf, Juan Tabo Erosion Control) Urban-focused conservation programs including green infrastructure, urban stormwater management, septic system education, NM Re-Leaf tree planting grants, and the Juan Tabo Erosion Control Project.
• Invasive Species Management Program Programs targeting removal of noxious and invasive species such as tamarisk, Russian olive, tree of heaven, and Siberian elm, with replacement using indigenous plants; delivered in collaboration with the Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance.
• Subdivision Review Service Statutory review of terrain management plans for new developments within district boundaries under NMSA 47-6-11(F)(4), determining adequate flood, drainage, and erosion protection.
• Candelaria Nature Preserve 90-acre former farmland managed in partnership with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division, restored to a wildlife cropping system using healthy soil principles and no-till methods.
• Tijeras Bio-zone Education Center / Accessible Sensory Trail Project Accessible and inclusive sensory trail project with ADA-accessible facilities, activity stations, and interpretive signage, developed in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division and Bernalillo County.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rio Grande ReturncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wildland seed harvesting pilot program and restoration work at Candelaria Nature Preserve. Rio Grande Return conducts seed collection, provides restoration knowledge, and performs on-the-ground conservation work. They are also collaborating on seeded adobe sculpture installations as part of the Urban Waters Artist in Residence program.
• Valencia Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementing the Wildland Seed Harvesting Pilot Program between August 2024 through May 2025 to address lack of locally-adapted, climate-ready seed for soil conservation and habitat restoration.
• Natural Resources Conservation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing technical assistance for conservation projects including the Tijeras Creek Remediation Project and other watershed restoration initiatives.
• City of Albuquerque Open Space DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-manages Candelaria Nature Preserve (90 acres) and collaborates on Tijeras Bio-Zone Education Center, bosque restoration, and urban conservation projects. Partner in Accessible Sensory Trail Project.
• Bernalillo CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including Natural Resource Services for Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration (12-acre parcel), Public Works Division, Open Space Program, Office of Emergency Management, and County Arts Board for artist residency projects.
• New Mexico Environment DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and oversight partner for watershed restoration projects, stormwater management, and Clean Water Act Section 319(h) grants. Provided funding for Tijeras Creek Watershed Restoration and septic system education outreach.
• U.S. Environmental Protection AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source through Clean Water Act programs for watershed planning and restoration. Ciudad SWCD participates in EPA's Urban Waters Federal Partnership as one of 21 designated locations. Also EPA Artist in Residence pilot initiative partner.
• NM State Forestry / Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides grants and technical assistance for forest health programs, East Mountain Forest Health Program, defensible space cost-share, and wildfire mitigation. Collaborates on bosque restoration and invasive species removal.
• Middle Rio Grande Stormwater Quality TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCiudad SWCD participates as advisory organization to this coalition working on public outreach and education around stormwater pollution prevention in the Rio Grande watershed.
• Tijeras Creek Watershed CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteragency initiative focused on preserving and improving the Tijeras Creek Watershed ecological and cultural landscapes through public education and on-the-ground restoration. Ciudad SWCD acquired Clean Water Act grant funding in 2019 for Upper Tijeras Watershed-Based Plan.
• Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife RefugecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program to invite residents and businesses to create wildlife habitats in outdoor spaces with free certification and resources.
• East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for wildfire preparedness and mitigation efforts in East Mountain communities.
• Mid Region Council of GovernmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCiudad SWCD is a member of the MRCOG Water Resources Board working with local and regional governmental entities on water quantity and quality in the middle Rio Grande watershed.
• Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal forest management partner for forest health and wildfire resiliency coordination.
• Greater Rio Grande Watershed AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEight Soil and Water Conservation Districts working together to remove invasive phreatophytes (salt cedar, Russian olive) from the bosque and reduce water consumption while improving riparian health.
• Institute for Applied EcologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublished grades 9-12 educational curriculum 'From Ponderosa to Prickly Pear: Exploring the Native Plants of New Mexico' for teaching about native and non-native plants.
• Sandia CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collaborative focused on forest health and wildfire preparedness in the Sandia Mountain area.
• Village of Los Ranchos Agri-Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for garden olla workshops and water conservation education programs.
• Coronado SWCDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent conservation district partner in the Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance.
• Central Tri-County SWCDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent conservation district partner in watershed restoration efforts.
• Land and Water SummitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCiudad SWCD acts as fiscal manager for the annual Land and Water Summit and has representatives on the Planning Committee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rio Grande Return: Nonprofit partner conducting riparian restoration, wildland seed harvesting, and on-the-ground conservation at Candelaria Nature Preserve with Ciudad SWCD. Focused exclusively on Rio Grande watershed restoration, making it a closely aligned but nongovernmental counterpart.
• Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge: Nonprofit partner co-delivering the New Mexico Backyard Refuge Program with Ciudad SWCD. Comparable community-based conservation and habitat-certification focus, though scoped to a single refuge rather than a multi-program district.

Direct peers

• Central Tri-County Soil and Water Conservation District: Partner SWCD in watershed restoration efforts across the Middle Rio Grande. Operates with a similar small staff model, statutory review authority, and program portfolio covering soil health, watershed protection, and youth/adult education under the same NM enabling statute.
• Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District: Adjacent New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation District that co-implements the Wildland Seed Harvesting Pilot Program with Ciudad SWCD. Operates under the same NM Soil and Water Conservation District Act with comparable programs in soil health, watershed restoration, and landowner cost-share across Valencia County.
• Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District: Adjacent New Mexico conservation district and partner in the Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance. Performs the same statutory subdivision reviews, conservation cost-share programs, and watershed restoration work in its county, with shared focus on invasive phreatophyte removal in the bosque.

Broad incumbents

• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Federal agency within USDA that provides technical assistance and funding for the Tijeras Creek Remediation Project and other watershed restoration work alongside Ciudad SWCD. Performs overlapping soil and water conservation functions nationwide, but as a federal agency rather than a local district.
• National Association of Conservation Districts: National umbrella organization representing all 3,000+ conservation districts across the United States, including all New Mexico SWCDs. Provides policy advocacy, training, and grant facilitation that directly supports Ciudad SWCD's operations and funding access.
• New Mexico Environment Department: State agency that funds and oversees Ciudad SWCD's watershed restoration and Clean Water Act Section 319(h) work. Performs overlapping regulatory and program administration functions in water quality, but at the state level across New Mexico rather than within a single district boundary.

Regional players

• Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District: Regional water management entity operating across the Middle Rio Grande valley with infrastructure-scale flood control, irrigation, and drainage responsibilities. Comparable to Ciudad SWCD in watershed stewardship scope but operates under different statutory authority and a much larger infrastructure mandate.
• Bernalillo County Open Space Program: County-level program that co-manages the 90-acre Candelaria Nature Preserve and partners with Ciudad SWCD on Tijeras Bio-Zone, bosque restoration, and urban conservation projects. Operates at a larger jurisdictional scale but with overlapping conservation and public-land stewardship mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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