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	Merced County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Merced County (pronounced "Mer-SED"), is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of Fresno and southeast of San Jose.
		Merced County was formed in 1855 from parts of Mariposa County.
		The county derives its name from the Merced River, or El Río de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (River of Our Lady of Mercy); named in 1806 by an expedition, headed by Gabriel Moraga, which came upon it at the end of a hot dusty ride.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merced_County,_California (494 words)

	Merced River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Merced River (pronounced "Mer-SED") is in California.
		A map of the Merced River watershed and Merced Irrigation District canals is available at: http://www.mercedid.org/_images/watershed_map.pdf.
		The river was named El Río de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (River of Our Lady of Mercy) in 1806 by an expedition, headed by Gabriel Moraga, which came upon it at the end of a hot dusty ride.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merced_River (373 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Merced River
		Merced is the county seat of Merced County, California in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
		Merced, known as the "Gateway to Yosemite", is less than two hours by car from Yosemite National Park to the east and to the west is Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and miles of beaches.
		Merced can currently be described as a "sleepy town," though the arrival of California's tenth UC campus, UC Merced, could help to change the city's image.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Merced-River (749 words)

	California Whitewater Rafting on the Merced River
		Wild and Scenic, the Merced is a free flowing river and only runs in the spring from April to July depending on winter snowpack.
		The Merced has 2 sections of river, both are excellent California whitewater rafting run's, with plenty of Class IV whitewater.
		River Shuttles to the different access points are fairly straight forward.
	www.merced-river.com /merced-intro.htm (400 words)

	Merced College - General District Information
		The Beginnings of the College District Merced College is a California Public Community College operated by the Merced Community College District, which was formed by a vote of the people of the Le Grand and Merced Union High School Districts on February 27, 1962.
		Merced College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is approved by the State Department of Education to train veterans under provisions of the G.I. Bill of Rights, and by the United States Immigration Service.
		Merced College is a member of the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium (CVHEC).
	www.merced.cc.ca.us /about_us/merced_college/dist_inf.htm (1044 words)

	South Fork Merced River Bridge Replacement Project
		Congress designated the Merced a Wild and Scenic River in 1987 to protect its free-flowing condition and to protect and enhance its Outstandingly Remarkable Values for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations (16 USC 1271-1278).
		The classification of a river segment indicates the level of development on the shorelines, the level of development in the watershed, and the accessibility by road or trail.
		The classification of a river segment indicates the level of development on the shorelines, the level of development in the watershed, and the degree of accessibility by road or trail.
	www.nps.gov /yose/planning/sfbridge/ch5.htm (4053 words)

	AFRP - Merced River Water Temperature Management Feasibility Study
		The Merced River Hatchery is also an important element of this study’s focus since its water supply is drawn from the impoundment at Crocker-Huffman Dam.
		Each of the Merced River Project elements that are the focus of this study are located in the Merced River ecological management unit of the East San Joaquin Basin Ecological Management Zone.
		Features of the Merced River Project upstream of RM 55 are located in Mariposa County, while those downstream of RM 55 are located in Merced County.
	www.delta.dfg.ca.gov /afrp/project.asp?code=2001-08 (355 words)

	GORP - Merced River, California
		The Merced River originates in Yosemite National Park on the crest of the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 11,000 feet.
		The history of the navigable portions of the upper Merced River is one of miners, railroads, and lumberjacks.
		Because the old railroad bridges have fallen, the swift side streams (particularly on the North Fork of the Merced) may not be crossable during wet weather and snow runoff periods.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_river/ca_merce.htm (1110 words)

	Fisheries
		Merced Irrigation District is currently conducting research and monitoring projects on the lower Merced River to evaluate the Merced River Development Project's interrelationships with fishery resources.
		A variety of other studies are underway or planned to evaluate fish habitats in the Merced River that will determine potential measures to increase fish populations.
		Some recently completed projects by Merced ID that evaluated spawning gravels (http://www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/afrp/project.asp?code=2000-46) and water temperatures (http://www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/afrp/project.asp?code=2001-08) were funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Anadromous Fish Restoration Program.
	www.mercedid.org /salmon/index.html (311 words)

	American Whitewater - NWRI - Merced 2) El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure
		The Merced river in this reach is a natural flow without dam control, thus it doesn't "shut down" as might be inferred from the flow graph.
		The Main/Central Fork of the Merced River is one of the originally designated federal Wild and Scenic Rivers.
		Surprisingly and thankfully, the road is not particularly visible from the river level, and is not as intrusive as it could be.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/246 (5504 words)

	Kevsmom Merced River Rafting Information
		The Merced is a great place for Class III/IV boaters to experience high water in the spring.
		The Merced flows out of Yosemite Valley unimpeded by dams, so the flow of the Merced depends on weather and snowpack.
		The Merced is a "Wild and Scenic" river that flows along Highway 140 for most of it's raftable section.
	www.kevsmom.com /rivers/merced.php (388 words)

	Merced River
		The Merced River passes through one of the most scenic valleys in the world.
		The river flows west from its headwaters near the crest of the Sierra, down through Yosemite National Park, through the foothills in Mariposa County, to it's confluence with the San Joaquin River on the central valley floor.
		The river in the El Portal Area is managed with special regulations to protect rainbow trout which often grow larger than 12 inches due to the favorable growing season and conditions in this section of the river.
	www.dfg.ca.gov /fishing/html/wildandheritagetrout/waters/MercedRiver.htm (190 words)

	Rafting Near Yosemite on the Merced River
		The Merced River starts on the South slopes of Mount Lyell in Yosemite National Park and flows through Yosemite Valley after rumbling over Vernal and Nevada Falls.
		When the river is at high flows (2000+ cfs) most rafters run from Red Bud Campground to Briceburg for a fun 15.6 mile run.
		The easiest way to reach the Merced River is to get yourself on Highway 99 and head to the city of Merced.
	www.c-w-r.com /rivers/merced.html (515 words)

	Merced River Whitewater River Rafting Yosemite California (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Merced River Directions: If you are coming from either northern or southern California, there are several routes to take to reach MARIPOSA, the largest town near MIDPINES.
		Merced River Meals: One day trips include a full lunch served on the river, as well as cold beverages at the end of the day.
		Or if water levels are high, we will float across river, load up in the bus, and drive upriver to put in at Redbud (one mile above where we launched the first day) and enjoy this great Class 4 section in addition to repeating the best of the whitewater of the first day.
	www.earthtrekexpeditions.com /merced-river.htm (1803 words)

	River rafting near Yosemite on the Merced river
		River rafting near Yosemite on the Merced river
		For part of its course, the Merced follows the old Yosemite railroad bed, passing abandoned gold mines and water flumes.
		Trips on the Merced river begin and end close to the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite Valley, and a visit to this national treasure can easily be incorporated with your rafting trip.
	www.zrafting.com /rivers/merced.htm (375 words)

	California River Rafting Merced - White Water Rafting California
		The Merced is approximately 3.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay area, and 6 hours from Southern California (see main map), the Merced is ideal for a one or two-day white water rafting California adventure.
		The white water rafting California trip continues through a portion of the lower Merced River and finishes with a flush through "Split Rock", and "Corner Pocket," which are both Class IV California river rafting rapids.
		The California river rafting rapids become almost non-stop and require paddling crews that are experienced or adventurous California river rafting first timers, and all need to be in good physical condition for this demanding trip.
	www.adventuresports.com /wwraft/excite/merced/trips.html (941 words)

	United Anglers Blasts National Park Service For Merced River Sewage Spill, Dan Bacher, Fish Sniffer Online
		"This river is at its annual low flow and the public activity on and around the river is it at its peak during June, July and August.
		A sewage spill like this recent one on the Merced is not expected to have a long term impact like the toxic spill on the Sacramento near Dunsmuir in July 1991 did.
		Nonetheless, to needlessly put anglers, swimmers and other recreational users on the Merced River at health risk for a significant period of time during the river's most popular time of year is inexcusable.
	www.fishsniffer.com /dbachere/080300mercedspill.html (965 words)

	Merced trip details
		The Merced River originates on the slopes of some of the highest peaks in Yosemite National Park and flows free and undammed until it reaches Lake McClure on the edge of the San Joaquin Valley.
		Since the river is only runnable during the Spring runoff period, the canyon hillsides are green and often covered with wildflowers, making a lovely back-drop for our trips.
		While the Tuolumne is known for its rocky, technical drops, the Merced is famous for large, roller-coaster waves and big crashing swells, perfect for veterans of the American and adventurous newcomers.
	www.arta.org /merced/details.htm (751 words)

	Merced Solutions, Inc - Student Lifecycle Management
		Merced Solutions is a California-based Corporation established in 1999, in response to a great demand for quality information management solutions for the education industry.
		At Merced we have chosen a name that that has had an impact on our lives and, we believe, the lives of our customers.
		The excursion is a reminder of the cycle of life with the rush of water in the spring, the fires of the summer and the new fallen snow in the winter.
	www.merced-solutions.com /about.htm (232 words)

	Welcome to the Merced River Watershed Library — Merced River Watershed Digital Library
		The Upper Merced River Watershed Council (UMRWC) is a volunteer organization working to protect and sustain the natural, cultural, and economic resources of the Upper Merced River Watershed.
		The goal for the Upper Merced River Watershed Council and its Coordinators is to bring all of the various stakeholders together from the private and public sectors, in order to develop a cooperative alliance where issues, concerns, and knowledge can be shared and disseminated, creating a functioning Upper Merced River Watershed Council.
		The upper Merced River watershed encompasses approximately 700,000 acres from the headwaters near Triple Divide to the New Exchequer Dam on Lake McClure, the main storage reservoir on the river (capacity 1 million acre-ft.).
	www.mercedriverwatershed.org (220 words)

	Merced River-Westside Sierras
		Directions: From the town of Merced on Hwy 99, drive 45 miles northeast on Highway 140 to the town of Briceburg.
		Some of the best water on the Merced for trout is where the South Fork meets the main river and continuing upstream to about the Park Boundary.
		The river is stocked from the South Fork to Foresta Bridge.
	members.tripod.com /stevenojai/merced.htm (470 words)

	Merced River Rafting in California - California White Water Rafting
		Tumbling from the spectacular Yosemite Valley, the Merced River beckons the outdoor lover each spring, while its continuous whitewater challenges even the veteran rafters in California white water rafting.
		The Merced is an excellent choice for river rafting in California, especially for those who would like to combine their California white water rafting adventure with a visit to the park.
		If the river is running too high, we may be forced to launch just below the Red Bud launch site while still enjoying the vast majority of the rapids that the Merced is famous for in California white water rafting.
	www.arrafting.com /merced.html (392 words)

	California's Merced River
		The Merced River, a forgotten treasure, is so easily lost in the granite faces and waterfalls that dominate the landscape of Yosemite National Park.
		Even then, the Merced was a magnificent river, originating in the high country of the Clark and Cathedral ranges and then plunging over Nevada Falls and then Vernal Falls before winding its way through the valley and Merced Canyon and into the parched San Joaquin.
		The Merced is stocked from Foresta Bridge downstream to Lake McClure, where rainbows are planted on a regular basis and fishing is open all year.
	www.californiagameandfish.com /fishing/trout-fishing/ca_0305_02 (825 words)

	California Whitewater Rafting Merced River
		The Merced River descends from the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley in successive leaps, producing stretches of exhilarating whitewater wave trains, technical challenges and steep gradient drops.
		Yet this river also offers many opportunities for just laying back in the boat, relaxing and enjoying the forest scenery while the current takes us down the river.
		The Merced is intense and challenging from the start, with many Class III and IV rapids in the first nine miles.
	www.mariahwe.com /MWEmain.asp?Option=Detail&TripID=126&Category=cal (605 words)

	Merced River Rafting in California
		Merced river rafting trips are usually available from mid-April to mid-July, depending on winter snowpack.
		Merced river rafting is ideal for those looking for an intermediate-advanced rafting trip.The Merced meanders its' way twenty-nine miles down to Bagby reservoir through the Wild and Scenic corridor.
		The river is divided into two different sections, the Upper Red Bud Section and the Lower Briceburg section, which includes Quarter Mile Rapid.
	www.rafting.com /merced-river-rafting.htm (479 words)

	Friends of Yosemite Valley \| FoYV Scoping Comments for Revised Merced River Plan, (9-10-04)
		Thus the National Park Service has opened the Merced River Plan for revision; projects in the Yosemite Valley Plan, which tier from the illegal and unprotective River Plan, need to be revisited based on a valid CMP for the Merced River.
		The Merced River, and its ORVs, is a national treasure, not a grid on a planning use map for a city.
		It is a serious concern that the same head of planning for the River Plan that was not protective and was declared illegal in the court, is now the head of the planning for the revised plan.
	www.yosemitevalley.org /Html/Articles/2004_09_10.html (4386 words)

	Whitewater rafting on the Merced River in CA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is in sharp contrast to tranquil section of the Merced River seen by the millions of people who visit the park's valley floor each year.
		Merced Canyon was added to the National Wild and Scenic River system in 1987.
		The Merced is one of the Sierra's more popular springtime whitewater rivers for experienced rafters.
	www.e-raft.com /Regions/California/Merced.asp (239 words)

	California White Water Rafting - American River Rafting in California: Merced River
		Tumbling down from the peaks of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River is without a doubt one of the most exhilarating California River rafting trips WWE has to offer.
		This rafting adventure moves on to push through the lower section of the Merced and makes its grand finale with the rush of "Corner Pocket," and “Split Rock” both Class IV rapids.
		With the natural and un-dammed nature of the Merced River, water levels are prone to very quick changes.
	www.whitewaterexcitement.com /merced/trips.html (854 words)

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