Merced MLRP
What is the Merced MLRP?
The Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MSGSA) and regional partners received a $9 million block grant to support land repurposing in the Merced Subbasin from the MLRP over three and a half years (September, 2023 - March 2027). The Merced Subbasin MLRP Program is committed to regional planning and implementation of multibenefit projects that increase the groundwater sustainability of the subbasin while supporting a viable agricultural economy, increasing native wildlife habitat, and improving community and health outcomes.
The Merced MLRP partners will work with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, develop, and implement land repurposing projects that are targeted to provide the greatest meaningful impact on groundwater sustainability, while providing additional benefits such as soil health, air quality, and habitat connectivity.
Merced Subbasin Map
The Merced Subbasin is situated in Merced County, including the incorporated cities of Merced, Atwater, and Livingston, as well as urban communities including University Community, Franklin/Beachwood, Castle, Winton, El Nido, Stevinson, Cressey, Le Grand, and Planada. Merced MLRP projects must be located in the Merced Subbasin.
Merced MLRP Program Partners
Grantee
Merced Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MSGSA)
Funded Partners
SocioEnvironmental and Educational Development Strategies (SEEDS)
Sandy Mush & La Paloma Mutual Water Companies
East Merced Resource Conservation District (EMRCD)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
River Partners
Program Management and Technical Support
Valley Eco (VECO)
EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
Zanjero, Inc.