Jackson – East Bay Mud has delayed a decision on its highly contentious 2040 water plan in part due to strong objections from Amador and Calaveras County residents. The EBMUD Board scheduled another workshop for Tuesday at 10 am in Oakland to discuss the plan. Local objectors to the plan were expected to turn out in force at this morning’s meeting. The majority of local protest is centered on a proposed plan to expand the Pardee Reservoir and flood portions of the Mokelumne River in order to provide more water to customers in the East Bay. A number of local groups and government entities have publicly objected to the plan, citing potential damage to the river’s ecosystem, the destruction of historic sites and irreversible damage to a river considered important to Native Americans. Katherine Evatt of the Foothill Conservancy has said there is “also a concerted effort the last 10 or 15 years to develop the whitewater resources” of the Mokelumne River for the rafting industry. A resolution by the City of Sutter Creek “urges the Utility District to adopt higher conservation levels in its 2040 Water Management Plan instead of expanding Pardee Reservoir and destroying the Middle Bar reach of the Mokelumne River.” Two public workshops were held earlier this year in Amador County and Calaveras County. To comment on the proposed plan, contact EBMUD Board President Doug Linney at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.