2024-2028
Watershed Work Plan

A plan to guide our future

During a public planning process conducted in 2022-2023, the Upper Merced River Watershed Council consulted with federal agencies, tribal groups, community and regional partners, and the public to raise the most pressing issues facing the Merced Wild and Scenic River and its watershed. What resulted is a Watershed Work Plan that contains the objectives, strategies, and actions that will guide our efforts from 2024-2028.

  • Revitalize and implement a community-based water quality monitoring program in the watershed.

  • Increase awareness of watershed resilience in response to climate threats

  • Collaborate with federal partners on issues related to ecological health and biodiversity in the watershed.

  • Convene agency partners and stakeholders in discussions related to visitor use management in the river corridor and watershed.

  • Establish an education and awareness campaign of issues facing the river and watershed.

  • Establish a strong volunteer base of river/watershed stewards.

  • Grow the capacity and sustainability of the organization.