Last Sunday I seized the opportunity to paddle the Electra Run of the Mokelumne River. This rafting trip was a rare treat hosted by the Foothill Conservancy and OARS river outfitters.

Recently East Bay Municipal Utility District has proposed, among other options, the raising of the Pardee reservoir dam, flooding much of the Mokelumne river. Now, although The East Bay communities have done an admirable job of conserving water so far, growth in the area is assured and with that growth comes the need for more watter. Pardee has been a valuable drinking water storage facility for decades, it has also been a bone of contention, but in general EBMUD (and the East Bay People) have done a good job of working with the locals here in Amador and Calaveras Counties.

I'm posting this video, produced by a fellow paddler and all around cool guy Mike E Wier to help bring home one of the threats that that growth poses. I'm not saying stop building, or anything as drastic as that, I just want to point out one of the magical places that could very easily disappear if people don't go out of their way to notice and protect it.

I for one am proud to be doing my small part to help. And I got to enjoy a terrific morning on the river!

You could too... I would gladly take any of you who would like to see some of this magic area out for a visit. Just get in touch!

Mokelumne

Mokelumne Wild and ScenWier froVimeo Wier on Vimeo.