East Merced Resource Conservation District
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209.722-4119 x3
209.725-2964
info@emrcd.org
2135 W. Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA 95340
East Merced Resource Conservation District (EMRCD) was created to develop and further ongoing programs to conserve natural resources in Eastern Merced County. EMRCD's goals are to: Preserve & enhance the river and floodplain environment along the Lower Merced River (from the Merced Falls bridge to the San Joaquin River); Preserve & enhance rangelands/vernal pool grasslands in Eastern Merced County;Address water quality issues in the crop and dairy-land regions of Eastern Merced County; Preserve agricultural lands; Protect surface water and groundwater quality and quantity; Protect & enhance soil health and air quality; Develop positive relationships with local, state, and federal legislators; Promote awareness of natural resources issues unique to Merced County; Operate and maintain Mustang Creek Flood Control Project; Develop/distribute technical information on wetland resources and wildlife habitat; Support management and education efforts for noxious weed control; and Make district-owned equipment available to landowners for a nominal fee.