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Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to provide your input to help inform the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) in Madera County. Before you begin, you must have an understanding of the purpose, objectives and requirements of the MLRP program. Please visit the MLRP Madera web page to learn more.  

Please note that to submit this survey you must be a Madera County resident or an individual/entity that has defined responsibility for ag land in Madera County.

The estimated time to take this survey is 5-15 minutes. 
Section 1: Project Types

The purpose of this section is to get input on the ag land repurposing project types that will be eligible for MLRP Madera funding awards. The MLRP Madera Program will require project proposals to identify at least one land repurposing project type from a list of options. Below is the proposed list of project type options (in alphabetical order) along with their descriptions.
Project Type Description
Community recreational area or cultural space

 Convert land into a community area with opportunities for recreation, publicly accessible open space, or specific cultural uses. Conversion may include a change in ownership or a land lease involving one or more parties.
Dryland farming Convert to growing a crop that solely relies on precipitation falling onto the field to grow an agricultural commodity, with no supplemental irrigation. Differs from less water-intensive by no presence of an irrigation system. Can serve as a transition crop and be flexible year to year.
Floodplain habitat Modify land along natural waterway or flood channel to facilitate spreading of water during high-flow events. Land would be replanted with appropriate native plants to create valuable habitat during periods without any water inundation. Land modifications can also facilitate groundwater recharge.
Less water-intensive crop Convert to growing a crop that uses less water than the current irrigated crop, including a crop that still requires regular irrigation, or a crop that needs only minimal irrigation to supplement precipitation. Differs from dryland farming due to the presence of an irrigation system. Must consider market demand and specialized labor need.
Rangeland (Managed Grazing Land) Convert irrigated lands to non-irrigated land for livestock grazing. Land would be replanted and managed to facilitate healthy  grazing plant species and practices. May include land preparation, replanting, weed management, fencing, livestock watering systems, and other facility improvements to provide necessary functionality.
Pollinator habitat Convert to growing a crop that uses less water than the current irrigated crop, including a crop that still requires regular irrigation, or a crop that needs only minimal irrigation to supplement precipitation. Differs from dryland farming due to the presence of an irrigation system. Must consider market demand and specialized labor need.
Recharge basin or facilities Modify land to create a dedicated basin or facilities where acquired surface water can be placed for seepage into underground storage. Recharge credits may be available, depending on the rules of the Groundwater Sustainability Agency within which the recharge basin or facility is located.
Rotational strip cropping Modify the farming and management practice of annual crops such that different strips of the field are planted each year, resting the soil on non-planted strips.
Solar energy production, storage, transmission Convert land to accommodate solar energy production, or to provide an area for needed energy storage facilities and transmission corridors. This could also include Agrivoltaic projects that combine solar generation with commodity farming.
Wildlife habitat Convert land to support important native plant and animal species through planting, propagation and management of appropriate plants.  Irrigation may be necessary to establish plants, but habitat would not rely on irrigation after establishment. Should

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* 1. Considering the list of project types shown above, do you have any additional ag land repurposing project types to suggest for the MLRP Madera Program to consider? If yes, input your response in the text field below stating the project type or types and the reason for your response. If no, check the box.

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* 2. Considering the project types listed, please indicate which ag land repurposing project types you consider to be desirable (make the most sense and offer benefits) to both communities and growers in Madera County. Select ALL that apply.

Section 2: Multibenefit Outcomes

To be eligible for MLRP Madera funding, ag land repurposing projects must create at least one multibenefit outcome. The purpose of this section is to get input on the list of potentials multibenefit outcomes and how they are defined to fulfill MLRP Madera Program requirements. The list of MLRP multibenefit outcomes along with their descriptions are provided below:

Multibenefit Outcome Description
Air quality improvement Reduces dust, chemicals or other sources of particulate matter that impact the air quality within and around the project location.
Employment opportunities Creates new jobs or supports job security.
Floodrisk mitigation Provides a diversion point or dedicated area for flood flows to reduce downstream flood risks to communities and farmland.
Habitat creation Improves regional biodiversity supports the recovery of plants and animals that are at risk of extinction.
Renewable energy Creates a clean energy source that helps California reduce its climate impacts.
Tribal or cultural benefit Provides space dedicated to traditional land uses, cultural traditions, or the arts.
Soil quality enhancement Includes land maintenance and management practices to promote soil health or prevent erosion.
Water quality enhancement Supports improved water quality of community or domestic wells.

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* 3. Considering the list of multibenefit outcomes shown above, do you have any additional community benefits to suggest for the MLRP Madera Program to consider? Or, do you have any comments on the multibenefit outcome descriptions? If yes, input your response in the text field below stating the multibenefit outcome and the reason for your response. If no, check the box.

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* 4. Considering the multibenefit outcomes listed, please indicate which ag land repurposing project outcomes you consider to be desirable to both communities and growers in Madera County. Select ALL that apply.

Section 3: Respondent Information

Please provide some basic information to help ensure you are an eligible respondent. Survey responses will only be accepted from residents and growers in Madera County. 

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* 5. Full Name

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* 6. Email

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* 7. Physical address (residence or ag property with defined responsibility)

Please provide more information to help us better understand your perspective.

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* 8. Are you a grower with irrigated agricultural lands in Madera County?

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* 9. Would you like to be added to an MLRP Madera email list for information and updates?

Thank you for participating in the survey! Your input is highly valued.

If you have any questions or comments, please email mlrp@maderacounty.com.

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