Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP)

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About the Program

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. ​​

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.​ ​​​​


Program Guidelines
Awarded Projects

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 Ann​ual 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:
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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.​

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Press Releases​​

California Awards $35 Million to Four Regions to Improve Groundwater Sustainability​ - ​June 16, 2023​

Millions in State Grants Awarded to Support Regional Responses to Challenging Water Supplies - May 25, 2022​

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​​​Past Events and Announcements

​Follow ​​ this link to view past events and announcements​.​​
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Questions? Contact: mlrp@conservation.ca.gov



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