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