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THE WATERSHED COUNCIL OFFICE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED IN THE PIZZA FACTORY FIRE FRIDAY EVENING. ALL MONITORING FOR MAY 19 AND 20 IS CANCELLED. WE'LL UPDATE THE WEBSITE AS WE CAN. THANK YOU!!

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME!

Welcome to the Upper Merced River Watershed Council website. Start here for the latest information on watershed events and opportunities to help. Browse the buttons on the left for more about the Upper Merced River Watershed and our organization. 

 

What is a watershed?
From mountain top to mountain top, it's the land that water flows across or under on its way from streams and rivers to lakes and oceans. It's where you live, work, and play!
 

What should I know about the Upper Merced River Watershed Council?

The Watershed Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to work with individuals and organizations to protect and enhance the natural, economic, and cultural resources of the watershed through education, community-based projects, responsible planning, and stewardship. 

More about us 

 

WE APOLOGIZE - THE WEBSITE IS IN TRANSITION TO A NEW HOST. SOME THINGS MAY NOT LOOK JUST RIGHT THIS WEEK. ALSO, PDF FILES MUST BE DOWNLOADED TO BE VIEWED. MICROSOFT IS WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

 

 

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Volunteers are the heart of the Watershed Council.

 

 

 

Citizen Water Quality Monitoring takes place quarterly. Learn more about this volunteer activity that supports water quality in our watershed.

Members are the core of the 

Watershed Council.

 The Upper Merced River Watershed Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

 

Support your watershed by becoming a member.  

We can't do it without you! 

 

 

Enjoy a wide variety of informational Classes and  Presentations designed to educate and entertain. View coming events and some of our earlier, popular presentations here.

 

  

 

A Landscaping for Water Conservation project at  5039 Fairgrounds Road in Mariposa demonstrates how you can create an inviting home landscape that attracts wildlife, conserves water, and protects our waterways by preventing soil erosion and runoff. Learn more.

 

And more still...

 

Currently, the Council is removing invasive weeds in the watershed in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Serivce, and National Park Service. Learn more about our ongoing successful invasive weed eradication in the Merced River Canyon 

 

In June of 2011, only one Yellow Starthistle plant could be found when work began in the Willow Placer control area in the Merced River Canyon (left). At right is the same area in 2005 where YST stood 6' tall. Can you find the person?

 

A news article highlighted the Council's work on invasive weeds in the Merced River Canyon. Read the complete article.  View Invasive Weed Alerts to help you identify and manage infestions on your property.