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Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets: 

###Science

Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.

###Innovation

Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges. 

###Collaboration

Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.  

###Compliance

Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.

The New Mexico Environment Department was created by the 40th state Legislature in 1991 under the “Department of Environment Act” (Chapter 25). As a regulatory agency, NMED enforces various state regulations and federal laws relating to protection of the environment, resources, and public health and safety.

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New Mexico Environment Department

The Monitoring Program serves all surface water quality monitoring needs to the extent possible given available resources, NMED priorities, and strategic goals. The waterbody types currently monitored by the program include streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.