Friday, June 12
11:00am to 4:00pm MT
Location: The Roundhouse, Rotunda
Funding for anything environmental has all but been stripped away at the federal level. The ramifications are about to be felt at the state and local level. How will water infrastructure projects continue?
Next Generation Water Summit and WFX will host a Water Financing Workshop on June 12. This workshop will bring financing partners together with technical advisors to assist New Mexico water purveyors (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater) to access state, federal and private funding.
This workshop will occur on June 12th from 11am - 4:00pm MT at the New Mexico State Capitol.
Panelists will include:
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Eric Christensen Eric serves as a Project Manager for Adelante Consulting, a New Mexican environmental consulting company. He manages the New Mexico C-PACE program, on behalf of the state's Economic Development Department. Before joining Adelante, Eric worked in both the public and non-profit sector in Canada for 10 years. |
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Glenn Schiffbauer, Chair Glenn Schiffbauer, a native New Mexican, received his BBA from New Mexico State University and his MBA from the Robert O. Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. In October of 2012, he became the Executive Director for the newly founded Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce. |
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Tim Borden Tim Borden is a natural resource and community development professional with over 20 years of experience advancing projects that improve watershed health and support resilient communities across the western United States. He currently serves as New Mexico Community Support Director with the Water Finance Exchange, connecting community leaders with the tools and expertise they need to receive vital infrastructure funding. Tim’s work focuses on building and advancing complex, multi-benefit projects that align outcomes with funding and implementation pathways. He has extensive experience structuring projects that integrate landscape restoration, watershed protection, and community resilience, while navigating federal, state, and partner funding mechanisms. His expertise includes leading NEPA compliance efforts, coordinating cross-jurisdictional stakeholders, and moving projects from early-stage concepts through funding alignment to on-the-ground delivery. |
Septic System Installation Basics & Permitting in New Mexico: 4‑Hour Overview Course
This introductory 4‑hour course provides a foundational understanding of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS)—commonly known as septic systems—and the regulatory framework governing their installation in New Mexico. Designed for prospective installers, homeowners, real‑estate professionals, and anyone seeking a working knowledge of septic system fundamentals, the class covers system components, soil and site considerations, installation concepts, and the complete New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Liquid Waste Permit process.
Participants will learn how septic systems function, what determines proper system sizing, how soil and groundwater conditions influence design, and what documentation is required for a compliant installation. The course also introduces the responsibilities of licensed contractors and the limited circumstances under which homeowners may install their own systems after meeting state requirements.
Wednesday, June 10 from 8:30am - 12:30pm MT at the New Mexico State Capitol
Advanced Onsite Blackwater & Graywater Treatment in New Mexico — 4‑Hour Overview Course
This 4‑hour introductory course provides a clear, accessible overview of how blackwater (sewage from toilets) and graywater (wastewater from showers, sinks, and laundry) can be treated onsite using advanced technologies approved in New Mexico. Designed for homeowners, prospective installers, designers, real‑estate professionals, and anyone seeking foundational knowledge, the class explains how treatment systems work, what they can and cannot do, and how treated water may be reused under state regulations.
Participants will explore advanced treatment units, aerobic treatment systems, media filters, constructed wetlands, and graywater diversion and reuse systems, with emphasis on performance expectations, maintenance needs, and regulatory compliance. The course also walks through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) permitting process, including when a permit is required, what documentation must be submitted, and how inspections and approvals are handled.
Wednesday, June 10 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm MT at the New Mexico State Capitol
Thursday, June 11
5:30 to 7:30 pm MT
Annual Reception
Governor’s Mansion, 1 Mansion Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Summit registrants are welcome, but you must RSVP via the event registration form in order to enter. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
All Community Workshops Will Take Place on Saturday, June 13
9:00am to 2:00pm MT
Reunity Resources
801 W. San Mateo Rd. (next to sidewalk in front of Public Utilities Building) in Santa Fe
1829 San Ysidro Crossing
Join us for a wonderful group of hands-on workshops at ReUnity Resources. Workshops start promptly at 9AM and run through 2PM. Attend the workshops, tour the farm, and pick up some lunch from the onsite Farm Stand. Additionally, both City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County personnel will be on hand to answer your water questions.
Workshop Lineup:
9:00 - 9:45am
"How to Compost" with Juliana Ciano - Join us for a one-hour, hands-on compost tea workshop at Reunity Farm, where participants will learn the basics of brewing nutrient-rich compost tea to boost soil health and plant growth.
10:00 - 10:45am
"Saving Outdoor Water Through Soils and Landscapes" with Reese Baker - How to set up saprophytic fungal plugs to create soil sponges, rain gardens, and berms and swales at home to improve your soil health and maximize onsite water retention.
11:00 - 11:45am
"Plug-in Solar" with Dan Baker - Energy prices are rising. There has never been a better time to look at solar if you are off grid, in temporary living, or just want backup power.
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
TBD