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County of Mariposa

Crest of Mariposa County with a building, mountains, and sun; reads "Mariposa County, Mother of Counties, 1850."

Mariposa County is focused on sustainable practices for local government and our community, including recycling, Home Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP), and Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP). The county participates in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW), WaterSense and other programs that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and water energy conservation. It is the leading community with approved solar installations at six county facilities, LED lighting upgrades at eight county facilities, and an energy dashboard that helps conserve in real time. 

About Mariposa County 
  • Incorporated: February 18, 1850
  • Population: 18,251 (2010)
  • Area: 1,463 square miles
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