Upper Feather River Interpretive and Education Sites

Description
The project will facilitate the development of two interpretive and educational sites in the upper Feather River.
Sponsoring Agency
Mountain Meadows Conservancy (MMC)
Primary Contact
Nils Lunder
Contact Email
mtnmeadow@frontier.com
Project Number
FMW-5
Matching Funds
None listed
Total Cost
$60,500
DAC Benefit
Yes
Supplemental Information
Projects will provide a platform to educate locals and visitors regarding the efforts that land owners and land managers are making to steward their lands in such a way that facilitates timber production; hydro electric generation; livestock production; recreation opportunities; wildlife abundance and other benefits while also supplying reliable water supplies to downstream users
DWR Resource Management Strategies
Agricultural land stewardship, Agricultural Water Use Efficiency, Conjunctive management, Economic incentives, Ecosystem restoration, Flood management, Forest management, Groundwater remediation/aquifer remediation, Land use planning and management, Municipal recycled water, Outreach and engagement, Pollution prevention, Precipitation Enhancement, Recharge area protection, Sediment management, Surface storage - regional/local, Wastewater/NPDES, Water and culture, Water-dependent recreation, Watershed management
Project Objectives
Address water resources and wastewater needs of DACs and Native Americans, Build communication and collaboration among water resources stakeholders, Coordinate management of recharge areas and protect groundwater, Effectively address climate change adaptation and/or mitigation in water resources management, Encourage municipal service providers to participate in regional water management actions, Enhance public awareness and understanding of water management issues and needs, Improve coordination of land use and water resources planning, Improve efficiency and reliability of water supply and infrastructure, Maximize agricultural, environmental, and municipal water use efficiency, Protect, restore, and enhance the quality of surface and groundwater resources, Reduce potential for catastrophic wildland fires in the region, Restore natural hydrologic functions, Work with DWR to develop strategies and actions for the operation of SWP facilities
Project Status
Assessment
Potential Benefits
Assist the region in adapting to effects of climate change, Disadvantaged Communities, Drought Preparedness, Generation or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. green technology), Native American Tribal Communities
Project Owner
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  • FMW-5 1 file Added 28 Aug 2016 Upper Feather River interpretive and education sites