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• Partnering organizations

American Rivers Plumas CorpJohn Muir Geotourism

Center,

• Meets Goals 1, 2, 4, 6, 8,9

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

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

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