New Mexico Watershed and Dam Owners Collation Presentation May 11 th and 12 th 2015 By Michael C. Jaramillo, MPA Lesson Learned Have a Plan with Clear Vision, Goals, and Action Items LESSON LEARNED Vision, Goals, and Action Items LESSON LEARNED - Develop High Performance Team El Cerro de Los Lunas Watershed 1800 acres Stewart L. Udall Cultural Landscape Preservation Award. LESSON LEARNED Storm Water Mother Nature Where When How Much LESSON LEARNED Storm Water Water will flow where it wants too. Excessive silt build up. LESSON LEARNED Storm Water LESSON LEARNED Rattle Snake Country LESSON LEARNED Soil Profile LESSON LEARNED Let the flow tell you where it wants to go and work with it. LESSON LEARNED Water will go were there is least resistance. Wire screen makes a difference. LESSON LEARNED Maintenance Inspections Frequency Resources Tools and Equipment Knowledgeable Personnel Funding Training LESSON LEARNED Maintenance Bigger equipment is not always better. LESSON LEARNED Have a Clear Vision Align personnel with the vision and goals. Empower Others to Act Develop partnership and share a sense of purpose. LESSON LEARNED Have a Plan Success Questions