About the Program
To date, the program has received $90 million in appropriations. This current Round (Round 2) is funded by the Public Resources Trailer Bill (AB 211, Ch. 574, Stat. of 2022), which appropriated $40 million to the Department to fund groundwater sustainability projects that reduce groundwater use, repurpose irrigated agricultural land, and provide wildlife habitat.
The Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program seeks to use this funding to increase regional capacity to repurpose agricultural land to reduce reliance on groundwater while providing community health, economic wellbeing, water supply, habitat, and climate benefits.
Updates to Rounds 1 & 2 Guidelines
April 21, 2025: DOC has adopted revisions to the Round 1 & 2 Guidelines for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP). The revised guidelines are now in effect for all existing grantees. Please refer to the MLRP Program Guidelines page to view the updated Round 1 & 2 Guidelines, as well as a summary of the update and revision process.
MLRP Annual Reports
The Statewide Support Entity (SSE) and the California Department of Conservation (DOC) are excited to share the 2025 MLRP Annual Report:
You can also view past years reports:
The program was launched in August 2022 with a set of ambitious and diverse regional objectives to find shared solutions for resilient landscapes for California's uncertain groundwater future. Since then, the program has seen significant progress toward program and block grantee goals. The annual reports focus on MLRP goals and accomplishments, current progress, partner involvement, and engagement with MLRP stakeholders and communities.
Awarded Projects
Please follow this link to view the MLRP awarded projects
Past Events and Announcements
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