Water Solutions Collaborative | New Mexico State University

Our Mission

The Water Solutions Collaborative advances sustainable water futures for New Mexico by integrating NMSU's engineering, science, and field expertise to support resilient water systems statewide. The Collaborative links pressing water challenges with NMSU capabilities in hydrology, treatment, analysis, and community engagement, and serves as a core technical partner to the Strategic Water Supply initiative.

Brackish Groundwater

An increasingly important part of the water conversation as New Mexico explores new supply options and long-term resilience.

Why It Matters

Water Security

Helping reduce pressure on scarce freshwater supplies while supporting reliable systems for communities across the state.

Research in Action

Science + Solutions

Connecting hydrology, treatment, data, and applied expertise to real-world water challenges.

Core Work

What We Do

Technical Support

Providing expertise and coordination for statewide strategic water supply efforts.

Applied Research

Turning NMSU science and engineering capacity into usable, practical solutions.

Data & Analysis

Supporting water decisions through information gathering, interpretation, and sharing.

Community Engagement

Linking research and technical capacity with the needs of New Mexico.

Priority Areas

Current Focus Areas

Brackish Water Resources

Supporting the evaluation of alternative water supplies and the science needed to inform long-term planning.

Water Treatment & Systems

Connecting engineering and operational expertise to practical solutions for resilient water infrastructure.

Data, Mapping & Decision Support

Improving access to information through analysis, visualization, and tools that support statewide decision-making.

Statewide Focus

Built for Collaboration

The Collaborative serves as a bridge between water challenges and NMSU capabilities in hydrology, treatment, engineering, analysis, and partnership.

The Value of Water

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Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

— W. H. Auden