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New Mexico Rapid Ecological Assessment Methodology
Natural Heritage New Mexico, in association with SWCA Environmental consultants, is working collaboratively with NMED Surface Water Quality Bureau to develop a cutting-edge, rapid assessment methodology (RAM) for riverine wetlands of the Upper Rio Grande watershed that integrates functional assessments such as the Hydrogeomorphic Approach with Ecological Integrity Assessment. More information on the NM RAM process |
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Natural Heritage Surveys for Prairie Dogs Using Remote Sensing Since 2001, NHNM zoologist Kristine Johnson, GIS analyst Teri Neville, and their students have been surveying for prairie dog towns using digital aerial photography. This method is a rapid and economical method of surveying and monitoring these species of conservation concern across large landscapes and in areas with few roads. |