Lower Mokelmne River Watershed
Simple Actions for Cleaner Water
The Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship initiative helps residents understand how everyday household activities affect local water quality—and how simple changes can protect the river.
About The Program
This voluntary stewardship program provides residents with practical tools to evaluate their property and reduce non-point source pollution. The User’s Guide focuses on small, achievable actions that collectively improve water quality in the Lower Mokelumne River.
Why It Matters
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Stormwater runoff flows directly to the Mokelumne River
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Most water pollution comes from everyday activities
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Small changes at home can make a big impact
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Healthy waterways support communities, agriculture, and wildlife
What You’ll Learn
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Managing stormwater and runoff
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Reducing pollutants from homes and yards
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Caring for landscaping and irrigation
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Maintaining wells and septic systems
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Safely using and disposing of household products
Get Involved
Community participation is an important part of the Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship effort. Residents, landowners, and local partners are encouraged to get involved by learning more about the watershed and taking simple steps to help protect water quality.
The Stewardship Steering Committee meets virtually on the fourth Friday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For meeting details or to learn how to participate, please contact Kathy Grant at kgrant@lodi.gov.
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Getting started is easy. The User’s Guide walks you through simple self-assessments and practical steps you can take at your own pace—no reporting or regulations required.
The Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan is a community-focused guide to protecting and improving the river and surrounding watershed. It provides practical steps for residents, landowners, farmers, and local partners to reduce pollution, protect natural resources, and support long-term watershed health. The plan also encourages voluntary participation and simple actions that help preserve the Mokelumne River for future generations.
