WRDA Section 1135 - Las Cruces Dam Environmental Restoration Project, Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, New Mexico

The WRDA Section 1135 Las Cruces Dam Environmental Restoration Project in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, is a Department of Defense initiative managed by the Endist Albuquerque office. The project focuses on ecological restoration through the construction of a pond featuring a geosynthetic clay liner and a wet meadow area. These features will be supported by a PVC supply line connected to an existing 12 inch reclaimed water line on site, alongside the planting of native trees, shrubs, and grasses. In addition to environmental efforts, the contract includes the development of educational recreation facilities. This scope of work involves installing shade structures, wildlife viewing blinds, benches, boulder seating, waste receptacles, signage, and bike racks. Public access to these new amenities will be provided via a crushed stone path leading to the pond and meadow, as well as existing earthen trails throughout the restored landscape.