Highlighted Projects
Hydrography
La Bajada Crest Stage Gage
West designed and installed a crest stage stream gage for the US Forest Service. The site was chosen by the Santa Fe National Forest hydrologist to enable flood monitoring at a remediated uranium mine on the Santa Fe River. We performed surveys, installed the gage and provided a rating curve for the station.
West designed and installed a crest stage stream gage for the US Forest Service. The site was chosen by the Santa Fe National Forest hydrologist to enable flood monitoring at a remediated uranium mine on the Santa Fe River. We performed surveys, installed the gage and provided a rating curve for the station.
Pueblo Canyon Hydrology
Under sub-contract to URS Corp. for Los Alamos County, Watershed West conducted hydrologic field surveys and analysis of Pueblo Canyon. Our work supported design of emergency flood control measures in the aftermath of the Cerro Grande fire. Our runoff curve number estimates were used in the hydrologic analysis of storm retention dams, weirs and tunnels constructed to flood proof neighborhoods in Los Alamos.
Under sub-contract to URS Corp. for Los Alamos County, Watershed West conducted hydrologic field surveys and analysis of Pueblo Canyon. Our work supported design of emergency flood control measures in the aftermath of the Cerro Grande fire. Our runoff curve number estimates were used in the hydrologic analysis of storm retention dams, weirs and tunnels constructed to flood proof neighborhoods in Los Alamos.
San Juan Basin Irrigation Metering
Watershed West conducted field surveys of 47 irrigation ditches in the Animas, La Plata and San Juan basins for the NM Interstate Stream Commission. Services included GPS surveys, designation of gage sites, ditch flow measurements, preliminary design of metering and data management systems and cost estimates.
Watershed West conducted field surveys of 47 irrigation ditches in the Animas, La Plata and San Juan basins for the NM Interstate Stream Commission. Services included GPS surveys, designation of gage sites, ditch flow measurements, preliminary design of metering and data management systems and cost estimates.
Stream-Aquifer Interaction Study
Watershed West collaborated on a study of seepage in the Santa Fe River,
involving temporary flumes, monitoring water levels and temperature in wells adjacent to the river, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples for laboratory analysis. Results of the study indicated a strong interaction between the river and the shallow alluvial aquifer, and supported a recommendation for conjunctive management of surface and ground water.
Watershed West collaborated on a study of seepage in the Santa Fe River,
involving temporary flumes, monitoring water levels and temperature in wells adjacent to the river, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples for laboratory analysis. Results of the study indicated a strong interaction between the river and the shallow alluvial aquifer, and supported a recommendation for conjunctive management of surface and ground water.
Stream Gaging
Midway through the recharge study, Watershed West was engaged by the City of Santa Fe to manage three stream gages on the Santa Fe River. Gage equipment consists of Sutron 8210 data loggers with shaft encoder units. Two of the gages have corrugated steel stilling wells, and the third employs a nitrogen bubbler and accubar non-submersible transducer. We maintain the stations, program the data loggers and retrieve the data on a monthly basis. We develop discharge rating curves for each gage by direct current measurements at varying flows, and by computations based on surveys of channel geometry. We use these rating curves to compute flow from stage records, and report the results to the client quarterly.
Midway through the recharge study, Watershed West was engaged by the City of Santa Fe to manage three stream gages on the Santa Fe River. Gage equipment consists of Sutron 8210 data loggers with shaft encoder units. Two of the gages have corrugated steel stilling wells, and the third employs a nitrogen bubbler and accubar non-submersible transducer. We maintain the stations, program the data loggers and retrieve the data on a monthly basis. We develop discharge rating curves for each gage by direct current measurements at varying flows, and by computations based on surveys of channel geometry. We use these rating curves to compute flow from stage records, and report the results to the client quarterly.
Weir Construction
After managing these stations for two years, we recognized that instability of the channel at two of the gage sites was impairing data quality. Consequently, we designed, obtained regulatory permits to construct, and oversaw construction of a natural boulder control weir at each of these sites. Landscape Restoration.
After managing these stations for two years, we recognized that instability of the channel at two of the gage sites was impairing data quality. Consequently, we designed, obtained regulatory permits to construct, and oversaw construction of a natural boulder control weir at each of these sites. Landscape Restoration.
River Restoration
Santa Fe River Trail
As part of a multidisplinary team developing plans and overseeing construction of a City/County pedestrian/bike trail along the Santa Fe River, Watershed West provided engineering designs, incorporating bioengineering concepts for restoration and stabilization of the stream channel. We also prepared a literature review of the history of river trail planning in Santa Fe, as an element of the Master Plan for the project.
Fish Flow Study
For the Santa Fe Watershed Association (SFWA), Watershed West conducted a feasibility study for restoring flow to a dewatered section of the Santa Fe River east of the city. The study became a proposal that was funded by the River Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (RERI) of the New Mexico Environment Department; Watershed West is a collaborator with SFWA to design and implement the project.
For the Santa Fe Watershed Association (SFWA), Watershed West conducted a feasibility study for restoring flow to a dewatered section of the Santa Fe River east of the city. The study became a proposal that was funded by the River Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (RERI) of the New Mexico Environment Department; Watershed West is a collaborator with SFWA to design and implement the project.
Stormwater Design and Permitting
El Corazon
With Richard Jennings of Earthwrights, Watershed West provided engineering design for the water harvesting collection system and cisterns for a 72-unit downtown Santa Fe residential complex.
With Richard Jennings of Earthwrights, Watershed West provided engineering design for the water harvesting collection system and cisterns for a 72-unit downtown Santa Fe residential complex.
Kachina Heights
For this 8-unit subdivision in the foothills of Santa Fe, Watershed West assisted in
floodplain analysis and the design of drop structures, prepared the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required under NPDES regulations, and conducted SWPPP inspections.
For this 8-unit subdivision in the foothills of Santa Fe, Watershed West assisted in
floodplain analysis and the design of drop structures, prepared the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required under NPDES regulations, and conducted SWPPP inspections.
Pajarito Flood Retention Structure
Under sub-contract to URS Corp., we performed hydrologic analysis and specification of slope stabilization for the Pajarito Flood Retention Structure. This structure is a 70-foot-tall, roller-compacted concrete dam that protects nuclear facilities from flooding. Watershed West also provided designs for site-wide post-fire erosion control measures at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Pueblo Encantado Erosion Control Master Plan
For the Homeowners Association of this development near Tesuque, we identified erosion and drainage problems and designed treatments.
Santa Fe Railyard Park
Watershed West worked with a team of designers and engineers led by The Trust for Public Land, to design water and wastewater systems for this 10-acre park and commercial development in downtown Santa Fe. The systems include grey water treatment and reuse from commercial apartment buildings, stormwater runoff treatment and reuse, rainwater harvesting from commercial and public building roofs, and a new lateral irrigation ditch – the "Acequia Niña" -- fed from the ancient Acequia Madre.
ArtYard Greywater Reuse
For Praxis Architects, designer of a live-work complex at the Railyard (The Lofts), Watershed West incorporated water conservation practices into their building plans.
Villas at Bishop's Lodge
Identifying erosion and drainage issues at this development between Santa Fe and Tesuque; designing and overseeing implementation of corrective actions.
Under sub-contract to URS Corp., we performed hydrologic analysis and specification of slope stabilization for the Pajarito Flood Retention Structure. This structure is a 70-foot-tall, roller-compacted concrete dam that protects nuclear facilities from flooding. Watershed West also provided designs for site-wide post-fire erosion control measures at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Pueblo Encantado Erosion Control Master Plan
For the Homeowners Association of this development near Tesuque, we identified erosion and drainage problems and designed treatments.
Santa Fe Railyard Park
Watershed West worked with a team of designers and engineers led by The Trust for Public Land, to design water and wastewater systems for this 10-acre park and commercial development in downtown Santa Fe. The systems include grey water treatment and reuse from commercial apartment buildings, stormwater runoff treatment and reuse, rainwater harvesting from commercial and public building roofs, and a new lateral irrigation ditch – the "Acequia Niña" -- fed from the ancient Acequia Madre.
ArtYard Greywater Reuse
For Praxis Architects, designer of a live-work complex at the Railyard (The Lofts), Watershed West incorporated water conservation practices into their building plans.
Villas at Bishop's Lodge
Identifying erosion and drainage issues at this development between Santa Fe and Tesuque; designing and overseeing implementation of corrective actions.
Onsite Wastewater Management
Governor’s Water Innovation Fund – Onsite Wastewater Project
Watershed West provided engineering and project management services for this state-funded, $190,000 research project. The objective of the project was to analyze the performance of Pirana/Sludgehammer® wastewater treatment technology combined with subsurface drip-irrigation of landscaping, as a means to reduce groundwater contamination while conserving potable water.
Watershed West provided engineering and project management services for this state-funded, $190,000 research project. The objective of the project was to analyze the performance of Pirana/Sludgehammer® wastewater treatment technology combined with subsurface drip-irrigation of landscaping, as a means to reduce groundwater contamination while conserving potable water.
Riviera de Sandia Mobile Home Resort
Watershed West prepared Bernalillo County and State of NM Groundwater Discharge permit applications and designs for upgrading 12 existing septic systems with Pirana treatment systems at this 85-unit mobile home resort in Cedar Crest. We have also carried out monitoring and reporting pursuant to state and county environmental regulations.
Watershed West prepared Bernalillo County and State of NM Groundwater Discharge permit applications and designs for upgrading 12 existing septic systems with Pirana treatment systems at this 85-unit mobile home resort in Cedar Crest. We have also carried out monitoring and reporting pursuant to state and county environmental regulations.
Santuario de Chimayo wastewater irrigation project
Watershed West provided engineering design, landscape design, permitting, bidding and construction services for a historically significant church in a village north of Santa Fe. WsW-designed systems included water metering, wastewater pumping, high performance biofiltration and ozonation treatment, subsurface drip irrigation and extensive landscape tree planting.
Watershed West provided engineering design, landscape design, permitting, bidding and construction services for a historically significant church in a village north of Santa Fe. WsW-designed systems included water metering, wastewater pumping, high performance biofiltration and ozonation treatment, subsurface drip irrigation and extensive landscape tree planting.
Water Supply and Water Rights
Commonweal Conservancy
For this non-profit group developing a model housing project, we advised on well location and completion details, oversaw well drilling, carried out pumping tests, sampled to determine water quality and provided the client with interpretation of water quality results.
For this non-profit group developing a model housing project, we advised on well location and completion details, oversaw well drilling, carried out pumping tests, sampled to determine water quality and provided the client with interpretation of water quality results.
Rancho de las Golondrinas
Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living museum of New Mexican culture and agriculture south of Santa Fe, required an enumeration and interpretation of their water rights with recommendations for keeping the rights in active use. Watershed West performed this analysis.
Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living museum of New Mexican culture and agriculture south of Santa Fe, required an enumeration and interpretation of their water rights with recommendations for keeping the rights in active use. Watershed West performed this analysis.
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