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E)IVININC <br />NEW MEXICO WATER RESOURCES <br />RESEARCH <br />New Mexico critical water issues survey <br />results reported <br />In response to a 2004 request by new NMSU president <br />Michael V. Martin, a center of research excellence at the uni- <br />versity in natural resources was established. The New Mexico <br />Water Science and Education Center unveiled its strategic <br />plan in May 2005. That vision consists of being a regional, <br />national, and international leader in water research, technol- <br />ogy, education, service, and policy. <br />New Mexico faces major challenges in ensuring an ad- <br />equate, safe, and reliable water supply for the long term. This <br />challenge affects every New Mexican, touches all parts of <br />the state, and influences both current and sustainable eco- <br />nomic growth of New Mexico. The severe and sustained <br />drought currently affecting the state and southwest region <br />has added urgency to the challenge. <br />New Mexico's water supply is finite and highly variable. <br />In many areas it is not sustainable given present use levels, <br />het alope future demands. Most of the state's surface water is <br />Frank Ward, New Mexico State University <br />Member New Mexico Water Science and Education Center <br />NMSU has 84 faculty members conducting water - <br />related studies in more than 20 departments and centers. The <br />Center hopes to enhance the cross - campus and external link- <br />ages among these programs required to deliver valued and <br />science -based outcomes to water related problems. <br />The Center supports the mission of NMSU by providing <br />leadership in the application of basic and applied science for <br />the effective management of water resources in several ways. <br />These include (1) enhancing excellence in water resources <br />research; (2) promoting educational opportunities in water <br />resources; (3) supporting information and technology trans- <br />fer programs; and (4) providing expertise in public ser- <br />vice activities. <br />To support a direction for future water <br />resources programs at NMSU, the Center <br />decided in September 2005 to survey New. <br />Mexico water experts and water stake- <br />state's streams has been adjudicated. So in many parts`otlie critical water program needs in <br />state, legal rights to appropriate water exceed the supply. New Mexico. The first wave <br />(cottinued on page 2) _ <br />Call for Abstracts I NMSU student studies ET ( science fair students receive <br />technical symposium page 3 of pecan trees page 4 WRRI recognition page 6 <br />