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Fairmead Orchard Conversion to Multibenefit Stormwater Basin, Phase III

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Countries: United States of America
Basins: North Pacific (446) (San Joaquin & Sacramento)
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Services Needed: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Nov. 02, 2026  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Quantity
Project Source: Basins Data Collection
Profile Completion: 56%

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In partnership with Sustainable Conservation, this project builds on the success of phase two of advancing climate resiliency for the Fairmead community by repurposing 17.3 acres of almonds to develop a stormwater basin to reduce flood risk and create native habitat for pollinators and wildlife. This project improves the Fairmead community’s access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water through implementing groundwater recharge and reducing groundwater pumping demand.…

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In partnership with Sustainable Conservation, this project builds on the success of phase two of advancing climate resiliency for the Fairmead community by repurposing 17.3 acres of almonds to develop a stormwater basin to reduce flood risk and create native habitat for pollinators and wildlife. This project improves the Fairmead community’s access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water through implementing groundwater recharge and reducing groundwater pumping demand. Historically, this low-income, unincorporated community has been vulnerable to drought and flooding.

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