RIO GRANDE RESEARCH FOR WATER CONSERVATION
INTRO: Researchers at New Mexico State University are looking at ways to conserve water from the Rio Grande River. USDAs Pat OLeary has more. (1:59) THE RIO GRANDE HAS NOURISHED FARMS, FAMILIES AND WILDLIFE IN THE SOUTHWEST FOR CENTURIES. AS DEMANDS ON THE WATER INCREASE, RESEARCHERS ARE LOOKING AT NEW AND OLD WAYS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF IRRIGATION AND OTHER USES. THE USDA- FUNDED RIO GRANDE BASIN INITIATIVE IS SPONSORING SEVERAL PROJECTS ON FARMS IN THE REGION. Tom Dean, Ag Agent …
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