The organization's by-laws state the Alliance shall promote programs, organizations and philosophies that further water conservation efforts within the state of New Mexico and surrounding regions, and provide a forum for the sharing of ideas, programs, materials and other information among people interested in water conservation. The Alliance has a membership of 30 people, consisting of municipal water conservation professionals, industrial representatives, landscape professionals, and representatives from local, state and federal organizations. So far, the group's projects have included publication of the Conservation Current, co-sponsoring the New Mexico Xeriscape Conference and serving as registrar for the Albuquerque water harvesting workshop. The Alliance is also a co-sponsor of the upcoming industrial, commercial and institutional water conservation workshop to be held in Albuquerque in September. The organization meets on the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months of the year.
New members are welcome to attend.
Water Conservation One of Santa Fe's radio stations has launched Water Wise Wednesdays, a series of talk show programs running through September. Every Wednesday morning, AM 1260 Talk Radio KVSF radio hosts Marion Lynch and C. R. Power interview a water resources professional. Topics vary, ranging from water conservation to rivers, water supplies, droughts, public works projects and endangered species. Water conservation tips are mentioned throughout the week, and prizes are given away to listeners who call in new water conservation tips or who answer trivia questions properly. Prizes include books, CDs, canvas tote bags and water conservation items.