Regional Water Security Planning

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Agency: Interstate Stream Commission
Geographic Area of Applicability: Statewide
Status: Closed for Comments
Comment Deadline: September 27, 2025 11:59:59 PM (US/Mountain)
Contact Administrator:

Name: Jennifer Salazar

Email: ISC.Commission@ose.nm.gov

Hearing Information:
📘 Description:

The Water Security Planning Act (WSPA) is New Mexico’s guiding legislation for regional water planning and management. It was passed in 2023 to secure a resilient water future for our state, replacing the 1987 regional water planning statute. The WSPA fosters regional engagement, local leadership, and scientific rigor by laying the groundwork for sustainable water management and coordination across New Mexico. It prioritizes the unique needs of local communities, makes use of the best available science and data, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws. As of July 2025, NMISC has initiated the rulemaking process, and a hearing is anticipated later this fall. All comments logged through this process will become part of the supporting documentation in the official record. Once the WSPA rulemaking hearing is completed, the Commission will deliberate and may adopt, amend, or reject the proposed Rule. After adoption of the Rule, the WSPA Guidelines will be revisited by the NMISC Planning Program staff to see if any adjustments need to be made. The proposed Guidelines would then be presented to the Commission for input and ultimately adoption at one of their scheduled meetings. Once finalized in early 2026, the NMISC Planning Program will begin to convene Regional Water Security Planning Councils or support self-convening Councils.

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