SANTA FE – The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) has launched a free, web-based planning tool to help water systems across the state find funding, fix vulnerabilities and plan for a more reliable water future.
Across New Mexico, many communities—especially small and rural ones—depend on local public water systems that often have limited capacity to sift through complex technical information, funding pathways, and resilience strategies. WaterTAP is built to reduce that burden by organizing trusted information into a clear workflow that supports decision-making and next steps. New Mexicans are invited to customize their experience at WaterTAP.MainStreamNM.org.
WaterTAP uses information specific to each public water system with a guided "choose-your-own-path" experience to help users:
identify projects, programs and policies that improve reliability
evaluate and prioritize options based on what fits their system and goals
advocate for and get started on their projects
The tool also supports regional water planning by helping users organize and share their priorities in a format that can be used for local discussions and planning coordination. Users can export a summary PDF and capture notes and priorities — without creating an account —making it easier to bring information to decision-makers such as boards and councils.
"WaterTAP helps New Mexico communities move from uncertainty to action," said Interstate Stream Commission Director Hannah Riseley-White. "It's a practical, public-facing tool that puts useful planning support directly in the hands of the water professionals who keep communities running, so they can better navigate today's challenges and plan for a more secure water future."
For more information and to stay updated, visit MainStreamNM.org.
