The Rio Grande runs right through the heart of El Paso. As you can see, it is no wonder that it is called the Rio Grande. El Paso has a nice river walk somewhat like the green belt in Boise, but not quite as extensive. These pictures were from a rivershed cleanup we put together at work.

Here is the path that follows the river.

I have to say this is the coolest job I have ever had! I have gotten to see places that I never would have gone before. One of my favorite parts about this job is the cool special studies that I get to be involved in. Recently I was able to go to Big Bend National Park and look at a Salt Cedar Study. I was lucky enough to go out in the field with the scientists and look at their study sites. I have to say that Big Bend is very cool. I was invited back to do a 5 day river trip down the Rio Grande's wild and scenic stretch in November to do a vegetation study with the park service. It should be very fun.

This is a picture of Liz (My boss from the Clean Rivers Program at the International Boundary and Water commission) and me at the park entrance.

Here is a cool view from inside the park.

The Rio Grande runs through this gourge, you can see how far down the river has cut! The left side is Mexico and the Right side is the US.