Bosque Revitalization

SITES, in collaboration with project engineers, led the design study for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that transformed the face of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. This study served as the first phase of a comprehensive program to restore and revitalize the river corridor, setting the foundation for tens of millions of dollars in restoration work guided by its blueprint.

The plan aimed to restore the Bosque, the forested ecosystem along the river, to an ecologically sustainable and natural environment that provides exceptional visual, recreational, and interpretive opportunities for communities throughout the state and region.

The project involved extensive analysis, conceptual design, and public engagement to ensure both scientific integrity and community support. The Rio Grande Bosque Restoration Study was recognized nationally with the American Society of Landscape Architects National Honor Award for Planning and Analysis, celebrating its vision and enduring impact.