Tim Borden is a natural resource and community development professional with over 20 years of experience advancing projects that improve watershed health and support resilient communities across the western United States. He currently serves as New Mexico Community Support Director with the Water Finance Exchange, connecting community leaders with the tools and expertise they need to receive vital infrastructure funding.
Tim’s work focuses on building and advancing complex, multi-benefit projects that align outcomes with funding and implementation pathways. He has extensive experience structuring projects that integrate landscape restoration, watershed protection, and community resilience, while navigating federal, state, and partner funding mechanisms. His expertise includes leading NEPA compliance efforts, coordinating cross-jurisdictional stakeholders, and moving projects from early-stage concepts through funding alignment to on-the-ground delivery.
Throughout his career, Tim has worked at the intersection of natural resource management and public investment, partnering with agencies, NGOs, Tribal governments, and local communities to develop scalable, fundable solutions. His background in wildfire risk reduction and forest health directly supports long-term water security by protecting source watersheds and critical infrastructure.
Based in New Mexico, Tim is committed to advancing practical, finance-informed approaches that connect communities with the resources needed to implement durable water and land management solutions.
