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Mokelumne River Facts
The Mokelumne River watershed encompasses approximately 660 square miles, stretching from the high Sierra Nevada mountain range and westward to the Delta. Snowmelt comprises a large portion of the watersheds runoff. Major facilities located on the Mokelumne include Pardee and Camanche Reservoirs which are found on the main stem of the river and are both owned by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EDMUD). Pardee Reservoir and Camanche Reservoir are operated in an integrated manner to provide water supply benefits and meet downstream needs including stream flow regulation, flood control, fishery habitat, and the needs of downstream riparian and appropriative diverters. Releases from the EBMUD facilities also provide hydro-power benefits. Located on the North Fork of the Mokelumne is the Salt Springs Reservoir, a PG&E facility, which was built in 1963 and is operated for hydropower generation.
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