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| http://www.norcalblogs.com/watts/2007/02/irrigation |
Because agriculture and farming are so prominent in Merced county, the planning of an irrigation system happened relatively early for Merced around 1873. The outskirts of Merced consist of a canal system complete with a river, dams, reservoirs and even a man-made lake. The irrigation system was extremely important to the citizens of Merced, especially the farmers. They are the ones who really pushed and advocated this waterway system. The irrigation system stretches all they way into Stanislaus County. Over 50,000 acres have been irrigated throughout the county and beyond. Two main floods have challenged the districts irrigation system. These floods happen from heavy rain, and melting snow coming from the Sierra Nevada mountains just East of Merced. The Irrigation District works hard to preserve the agriculture and water rights. Without this system, Merced would not be what it is today. This county thrives on its agriculture and the revenue that comes with it.
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