Question 1

What is "multibenefit land repurposing"?

Accepted Answer

Multibenefit land repurposing is the practice of transitioning irrigated land to new uses that conserve water and deliver benefits to communities and ecosystems.

Question 2

How will the Kaweah MLRP work?

Accepted Answer

Growers in the Kaweah Subbasin can apply for funding to transition irrigated farmland to new uses, such as habitat corridors, parks, wildlife friendly groundwater recharge basins, and well-managed rangeland.

Question 3

Who is responsible for the Kaweah MLRP?

Accepted Answer

Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (grantee), Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), Mid-Kaweah GSA, East Kaweah GSA, Sequoia Riverlands Trust, Self-Help Enterprises, SocioEnvironmental and Education Network, Valley Eco

Question 4

Where can I learn more about MLRP?

Accepted Answer

The Kaweah subbasin MLRP's website can be found at: https://www.kaweahmlrp.org/, and overall programmatic information can be found at: https://www.mlrpnetwork.com/

Question 5

Why should I participate in this meeting?

Accepted Answer

Your participation will help inform how our community addresses the need to reduce water use while maintaining natural and working lands and providing community benefits.

Kaweah MLRP Applicant Workshop (In-Person) - Planning Funding Available