• Restore Tingley Ponds to a sustainable aquatic system
• Provide suitable habitat to allow for a sustainable native fishery in the Central Pond
• Use as much of the available space to create adequate volumes for suitable fish habitat
• Restore three distinct wetland communities (deep marsh, shallow marsh, and wet meadow) to the riparian ecosystem in the Albuquerque Reach of the Rio Grande
• Provide additional habitat for wetland dependent wildlife (i.e. amphibians, fish and waterfowl)
• Increase recreational and educational opportunities for citizens of Albuquerque
• Improve the aesthetic appearance of Tingley Ponds and the immediate area