Rio Grande by A. Molles Map of Cochiti Reach
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General Description

The Cochiti reach extends from the Otowi river flow gauge at the edge of the watershed to the Angostura Diversion Dam situated near the confluence of the Jemez River and the Rio Grande. The reach derives its name from the Cochiti Dam that just above the confluence of the Rio Grande and Santa Fe River. Pueblo nations comprise the majority of landowners in this reach.

The following bullet points highlight the promising features and constraints of the Cochiti reach, which provide opportunities and challenges for projects conducted in this area. This list was developed by the Bosque Hydrology Group.

Promising Features
cottonwood leaf Good seed source for native vegetation.
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Prevalence of meanders and oxbow lakes.
cottonwood leaf Sediment loading from side channels is occurring.

Constraints
cottonwood leaf Disassociation of flood plain with river flow.
cottonwood leaf Reduction of spring run-off peak river flow.
cottonwood leaf Incised main channel and low "width to depth" channel ratios.
cottonwood leaf Armored, coarse grained channel.
cottonwood leaf Decreased sediment supply.
cottonwood leaf Invasion by exotic species: salt cedar and Russian olive.
cottonwood leaf Bank stabilization from jetty jacks and exotic species.
cottonwood leaf Increased threat of fire due to build up of woody debris.

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