March 7, 2022
The following represents current guidance for the UC Merced Natural Reserve System Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve (MVPGR). We reserve the right to cancel any reservation to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff, and to revise policies in the event of specific campus, state, NRS, NPS, or CDC guidance.
Updated 7/8/2021
Note: As the UC Merced campus transitions back to in-person activities, our COVID-19 restrictions are rapidly changing. Please reach out to the Reserve Director at MVPGR@ucmerced.edu for the most current Reserve visitation information.
In case of emergency, call 911 or the campus police at (209) 228-2677
For non-emergencies such as gate lock issues:
Call Reserve Director, Joy Baccei, at (209) 291-6897
OR Campus Facilities Management at 209-228-2986