An interest in developing, testing, and documenting innovative approaches to slope wetland restoration has driven many projects funded by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) Wetlands Program. A project funded by the NMED SWQB Wetlands Program to test the application of Keyline Design principals in slope wetland restoration was completed by the Quivira Coalition and associated restoration professionals.
Many restoration professionals have contributed to the conceptual toolbox for stabilization and restoration in the Comanche Creek Watershed. This guide builds upon information and innovation presented in the technical guide, Restoration of Slope Wetlands in New Mexico: A Guide for Understanding Slope Wetlands, Causes of Degradation and Treatment Options (2014) by reporting on the testing of traditional Keyline Design concepts. Although developed for agricultural application, Keyline Design can be modified and used effectively for wetland restoration to spread water
