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Cosumnes River Preserve to be expanded

Posted by: Maven on March 16, 2010 at 4:42 am

From the Central Valley Business Times:

“The Cosumnes River in the Central Valley will be reconnected with its historic floodplain, improving wildlife habitat in a biologically rich region, using $2.2 million in federal stimulus money, according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Nature Conservancy of California.

“This project is one of many in California designed to benefit the environment and boost local economic investment as part of ARRA,” says Ed Burton, state conservationist for NRCS in California. “This project will have a positive impact on the local community for years to come.”

The project is expected to improve protection for agricultural and urban lands continually threatened by flooding. In addition, the project will offer local job opportunities in order to complete the restoration work. … “

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Read the press release from the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service by clicking here.

March 16, 2010 · Filed Under San Joaquin Valley

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