/tags/wetland-jewel Wetland Jewel en-US Copyright Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:59:32 GMT /local-news/2022-09-30/protecting-new-mexicos-watersheds-from-climate-change-starts-with-wetland-jewels Water scarcity is a growing issue across New Mexico. Climate change is raising temperatures while 75% of the state’s water goes toward irrigated crops ––stressing the state’s supply. In response, environmental organizations are protecting the state’s watersheds by setting their sights on important areas known as “wetland jewels.” Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:59:32 GMT /local-news/2022-09-30/protecting-new-mexicos-watersheds-from-climate-change-starts-with-wetland-jewels Bryce Dix