El Malpais Cebolla Wilderness Bluffs. This wetlands restoration project will restore 200 acres of riparian area, benefitting wildlife and visitors.

Need

This habitat restoration project will restore 200 acres of riparian area in Cebolla Canyon in the Cebolla Wilderness, located approximately 45 miles southeast of Grants, New Mexico. The current road is causing erosion problems and earthen structures are not allowing water to spread evenly across the canyon bottom.

Recovery Act Funding

The investment will include realignment of the road out of the riparian area and reclamation of the old road. Approximately 1.5 miles of fence will be constructed to protect the riparian area. Old earthen structures in the canyon will be removed, resulting in the restoration of 200 acres of wetlands

Benefits

In addition to restoring this 200 acre riparian area, the benefits to wildlife and visitors enjoying the wilderness will be ensured for the future.

More Information

Don Ellsworth, Recovery Act State Coordinator
New Mexico State Office (505)761-8900
Don_Ellsworth@blm.gov

Frank Lewark, District Chief of Operations
Albuquerque District Office (505) 761-8738
Frank_Leward@nm.blm.gov