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May the beauty of nature and our Mokelumne River bring you peace and good health during these challenging times.

Latest News Items

Mon, Mar 30, 2020: We're open, but mostly working remotely
Due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, our office is mostly closed and our staff are staying safe by working at home. They've done a wonderful job of adjusting to this unusual situation, and we greatly appreciate their flexibility. We are checking our voice mail, so while we will not be in the office to take your call, we will get back to you. You can also contact us by e-mail. Take care, be safe, and stay well!

Fri, Jul 05, 2019: 19th Annual Dinner a great success
On Saturday, June 29, nearly 150 guests gathered on the beautiful courtyard of Karmère Vineyards & Winery outside Plymouth for the Foothill Conservancy’s 19th annual dinner ...

Mon, Mar 18, 2019: Will salmon and steehead once again spawn in the Mokelumne above Pardee?
Record numbers of salmon and steelhead have returned to the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery in recent years, but the outlook is even brighter with the release of a study that shows the possibility of the reintroduction of the iconic salmonid species in a 13.7 mile stretch of the Mokelumne above Lake Pardee ...

Fri, Jun 29, 2018: Big-Hearted River: wild-scenic designation for Mokelumne River in Amador, Calaveras
The 1,200-foot gray granite face of Calaveras Dome looms high above the upper reaches of North Fork Mokelumne River downstream from Salt Springs Dam, across from another glacier-polished rock face called Hammer Dome. The massive, mute stone gatekeepers are at the high, east end of a 37-mile stretch of the North Fork Mokelumne and the main stem Mokelumne River that are now designated wild and scenic by the state of California. Link to full story with images.

Wed, Jun 27, 2018: Mokelumne becomes California's 15th state Wild and Scenic River
Thirty-seven miles of the North Fork and main stem of the Mokelumne River running through Amador and Calaveras counties became California’s 15th California Wild and Scenic River on June 27, 2018, when Governor Edmund G. Brown signed SB 854. The legislation was passed by the State Assembly and Senate on Thursday, June 14. The designation bars new dams on the five designated reaches.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 - Sat, Aug 15, 2020: Our final Summer Online Auction
"Services, Books, Music and More" is the theme of our 5th and final Summer Online Auction. We have an exciting variety of items to intrigue you, from home and yard maintenance to personal indulgence. We hope you are all safe and healthy as we continue to distance and social options are limited. However, staying at home may be more enticing with one of this week’s offerings. Check out our large selection of opportunities. Ends at 8 pm Saturday, August 15th. Proceeds help make up our lost ...

Fri, Aug 07, 2020 - Sat, Oct 10, 2020: UCCE Master Gardeners workshop schedule
UCCE Master Gardeners offer free classes on various Saturdays throughout the year. Classes start at 9:00 and usually run until Noon. No advance registration is needed. Please check their website to see whether classes have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.