The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District
We're working to become a go-to hub for natural resource conservation and agriculture, on public and private lands in our county.
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The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) aims to provide landowners and managers with educational materials to help manage their property's resources. Our organization was designed to evolve with the changing needs of the people and land, to ensure the Madera-Chowchilla area is home to thriving and resilient communities, landscapes, and economies.
552K+
Acres Protected
Territory of the Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District
Our area of representation covers over 552,000 acres, generally consisting of ranching, productive agricultural activities, and open space lands, in the lower elevations of the Sierra Nevada and the San Joaquin Valley floor, where ranching and productive agricultural activities are prevalent.
Our Vision & Mission
We are dedicated to promoting sustainable practices that protect our natural resources. Our mission focuses on sustainable land management, conservation practices, and community education.
Our Methods
The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District maintains working relationships with Federal, State, and County agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions which have natural resource duties and responsibilities under law, and with public and private landowners to save the basic resources — soil, water, and air — of the state from unreasonable and economically preventable waste and destruction.
Water Management & Conservation Focus
The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District is a regional organization that is focused on water quality and quantity to ensure sustainable water resources for future generations.
MCRCD work includes conservation, education, partnerships, and research. The goal of this organization is to manage water in an efficient way while looking for solutions to make sure that there will be enough water in the future.
Ag Alert · California Farm Bureau Federation · May 26, 2021
Pacific Nut Producer
Take your water future into your own hands with on-farm recharge.
Chowchilla grower Mark Hutson believes that farming is 50% science and 50% art — that each field is a different canvas to paint on with its own unique needs and possibilities. When replanting a 40-acre walnut block, he implemented on-farm recharge strategies as a sustainable water management solution.
October 2022, Volume 28/No. 10 · By Matthew Malcolm, Editor
In the Field
Join Us in Protecting Our Future
Every action counts. Whether through volunteering, donating, or staying informed, your involvement with Madera/Chowchilla RCD helps safeguard our natural resources for generations to come.