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Road Tour of Environmental Sites in the El Paso Region

  • Ardovino's Desert Crossing, Sunland Park Ardovinos Dr Sunland Park, NM, 88063 United States (map)

Learn more about geology, hydrology and waste generation and abatement by taking this caravan road tour of multiple sites relevant to our environment.

Details: You will visit the Camino Real Landfill in Sunland Park, an abandoned oil refinery and cement factory, the IBWC and ex-Asarco sites as well as a site of notorious pollution in El Paso. After lunch in central El Paso, you will visit one of El Paso’s most prolific ground water wells and our State Superfund site.

Meet at: In the lower parking lot of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. MAP

Contact: Philip Goodell, 915-581-9826

 
Earlier Event: October 26
Tom Lea Month Geology Lecture and Tour
Later Event: November 2
McKittrick Canyon Day Hike