As used in the Water Data Act: A. “agencies” means:

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(1)     the bureau of geology and mineral resources of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology;

(2)     the interstate stream commission; (3)     the office of the state engineer;

(4)     the department of environment; and

(5)     the energy, minerals and natural resources department;

B. “data and information platform” means software, hardware and tools that collect, organize, integrate, distribute and archive water data that at a minimum:

(1)     integrate water data managed by state and local entities using consistent and standardized formats; and

(2)     integrate:

(a) state and local government data on streamflow, precipitation, reservoir and irrigation system operations, ground water use and levels, municipal and industrial water use and land uses, but not including data from residential wells;

(b) data on water rights, water diversions and water quality; and

(c) data on fish, aquatic and riparian systems and ecological data; and

C. “water data” means measurements of basic properties relating to the planning and management of water resources, including streamflow, precipitation, ground water, water quality and water use in agriculture, industry and municipal uses and natural systems.