Work on Newman Conservation Area advances
The plan for the Newman Community Conservation Area, south of Newman, is moving forward, with city officials preparing to bid out some projects and search for funding on others. The Newman Community Conservation Area is planned for city-owned property that is north of Brazo Road and east of Canal School Road in Merced County. The vision for the property includes wetlands and a nature park with hiking trails. The plan has four key components for the property. The first area will be a 21-acre wetland complex that will be used to treat storm run-off from the city and surrounding ag lands.