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River Restoration > La Luz Creek
La Luz Creek Preserve
 In
an effort to protect and highlight the importance of riparian
ecosystems in New Mexico, Forest Guardians has recently acquired
the lease rights to two New Mexico State Land parcels totaling
1,120 acres of vital riparian habitat in southern New Mexico.
Forest Guardians is working to restore the La Luz Creek parcel,
which was being ravished by off-road vehicle use when we leased
it in 2006. The other parcel includes a portion of the
Lost River.
The Preserve
La Luz Creek and is located downstream from the Alamogordo Water
Treatment Plant. The lush riparian ecosystem on this parcel is
currently being decimated by off-highway vehicles, which use the
land as a race course. Local community members in the area have
applauded our efforts to eliminate off-highway vehicle use and
will actively participate in fencing the parcel to protect these
important lands.
For specific questions about our conservation efforts,
contact Jim Matison,
River Restoration Director.
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