Upper Merced River Watershed Council

08/25/2026

Don't forget to RSVP for the Greenwood Gratitude celebration taking place on Sept. 13th from 4-7pm along the Merced River at McCabe Flat. We will be providing burgers and fixin's and are asking others to bring a beverage or dish to share.

RSVP HERE

After decades of public service to the Merced Wild and Scenic River, David & Tracy Greenwood are retiring from their posts with the Bureau of Land Management. JOIN US on Sunday, September 13 at McCabe Flat from 4-7PM to say THANK YOU! The Upper Merced River Watershed Council will be providing BBQ it...

08/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Great Sierra River CleanUp🚮🌊⛰️

08/19/2026

Steelhead are remarkable fish that can travel hundreds of miles between California’s freshwater streams and the Pacific Ocean. How do scientists track them along the way?

CDFW biologists monitor steelhead year-round using everything from electrofishing and snorkel surveys to redd surveys, sonar cameras, acoustic telemetry and PIT tags. Each technique provides a different piece of the puzzle, helping scientists understand steelhead movement, survival, habitat use and reproduction.

Learn how CDFW scientists follow these iconic fish through every season and use the information to support steelhead conservation across California.

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Science-Institute/News/science-spotlight-following-californias-steelhead-through-the-seasons

08/19/2026

The Merced River Today📍

08/04/2026

A river experience of all the senses:✨
Together, campers created a River of Memories poem inspired by the Merced River. They illustrated what the river looks like, sounds like, smells like, feels like, and moves like, showing that every memory and perspective adds to the story of our watershed.

Thank you to our young poets and artists for reminding us that connection to the river begins with simply paying attention. Every river tells a story, and these youth remind us that everyone experiences it a little differently.

07/30/2026

The GREENWOODS are RETIRING! On Sunday, September 13th, come help us celebrate--AND THANK--these two Briceburg stewardship legends as they step down from their roles at the Bureau of Land Management.

For decades, Tracy as been the welcoming smile and source of all visitor information at the Briceburg Visitor Center. And David has served as the BLM's long-standing BLM ranger-campground host-maintenance staffer-and general unofficial "mayor" of Briceburg. They have done it ALL in service of the Merced Wild and Scenic River, for which this community is DEEPLY GRATEFUL.

The Upper Merced River Watershed will provide BBQ goodies and you are invited to bring beverages and/or a potluck item to share.

It's not confirmed yet, but location is likely McCabe Flat at the Merced River Recreation Area. More info to come.

JOIN US!

07/30/2026

What did our leaf packs collect? 🍃🪲

Students at the Mariposa Arts & Nature Camp returned to the creek and pond to discover which aquatic macroinvertebrates had colonized their leaf packs. They used magnifiers, field guides, and scientific sketches to identify their findings and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand water quality.

From curious observations to scientific discoveries, these young scientists proved that some of the biggest lessons come from the smallest critters🔎

Hands-on science, curious minds, and healthy waterways! 💧🌿

07/20/2026

Great Day!🌿Mariposa Arts & Nature Camp🎈 is under way and we wanted to share a great activity where the kiddos created their dream houses, wound up neighbors, and improved their new worlds. Our River Protectors are on the scene and they are making small actions to better their environment✨🫧🍃