S IERRA F OOTHILL C ONSERVANCY 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 Corp John 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