What Tribal Stewardship Means for the South Fork Merced River’s Future

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Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation Gains Ownership of Critical Watershed Lands Near Yosemite Behind Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls and granite monoliths lies a quieter force shaping life in the Sierra — water. And in the southern gateway to the park, Henness Ridge plays a critical role in delivering that water to the Wild & Scenic South Fork … Read more

Toxic Algal Mat Discovered in Merced River

Public Notice from Sierra National Forest of Dangerous Algal Bloom Mariposa, CA, July 16 2021- – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW) conducted a water test along the Merced River near Hites Cove as part of the wadeable streams assessment and results show a high concentration of algae bloom. The Sierra National Forest (SNF) … Read more

Highlights 2019 Visit to Vernal Fall and The Mist Trail

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Vernal Fall Yosemite National Park In May of 2019 we were able to join a few friends on a weekend adventure for their first visit to The mist trail and Vernal fall. Vernal fall is one of Yosemite National Parks most iconic hikes and sites because of the beautiful drop off of the Merced river … Read more

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