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Sierra Foothill Conservancy

Sierra Foothill Conservancy. Yosemite-Mariposa IRWM Projects. Kristen Boysen Conservation Project Manager. Sierra Foothill Conservancy Regional Land Trust. Bean Creek Meadow Restoration. Bean Creek  North Fork of the Merced River Implementation Phase

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Sierra Foothill Conservancy

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  1. Sierra Foothill Conservancy Yosemite-Mariposa IRWM Projects Kristen Boysen Conservation Project Manager

  2. Sierra Foothill Conservancy Regional Land Trust

  3. Bean Creek Meadow Restoration • Bean Creek  North Fork of the Merced River • Implementation Phase • Partnering organizations American Rivers Plumas CorpJohn Muir Geotourism Center, • Meets Goals 1, 2, 4, 6, 8,9

  4. Stockton Creek Preserve Expansion Project • Currently 400+ acres surrounding Stockton Creek Reservoir • Managed by MPUD • Expansion would provide • Further protection of town’s water supply • Increased recreational opportunities • Conserved habitat • Improved management to reduce fire risk • Goals: 1,3, 4, 5,6, 7, 9

  5. Conservation Planning • “Identifying” priorities in the region • Determine critical areas for restoration, conservation, management • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Engage many partners and create a informational library that all IRWM groups could access • Goals: most

  6. Impacted watershed Conservation Easements • Conservation easements are typically aimed at preserving working lands and natural areas threatened by development • Conserving open space is one of the best way to maintain water quality • Conserves critical habitat, wildlife corridors, and allows for climate change adaptation and species diversity • Easements funded by IRWM will protect critical waterways and watersheds in Mariposa County • Goals: 1, 3, 4, 6, 9

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