The 2022 edition of the Mokelumne Current is live! Our Lodi students want to share what they’ve learned about the Mokelumne River watershed this year, and it’s precious. This year’s edition has covered the usual topics, highlighting the various programs made available to Lodi teachers interested in incorporating the Mokelumne River watershed in their studies. Click to read the full post.
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Have you joined the 2022 Lodi Cleanup Challenge?
Last year, volunteers around Lodi picked up more than 10,000 pieces of trash as they helped to keep city streets and storm drains clean. This year, the City of Lodi hopes local residents will double that number. Can you help to pick up 20,220 pieces of litter in 2022? Find out how you can join Click to read the full post.
Meet Your Watershed: The Steelhead Story
Salmon are just one of many fish that live in the Mokelumne River watershed. Another underwater resident of the region is the Steelhead Trout. Join Dena Mason of the Delta Fly Fishers, Darrick Baker, a fish hatchery manager I at the Mokelumne River Hatchery, and Kathy Grant, who runs the City of Lodi’s watershed program, Click to read the full post.
City of Lodi announces winners of ‘Protect Our Watershed’ poster contest
The City of Lodi Public Works is very pleased to announce that 49 students from Lodi schools were able to participate in the City of Lodi’s first “Protect Our Watershed” poster contest. We all live in a watershed. Since City of Lodi streets drain to the Mokelumne River, with minimal treatment, this poster contest was Click to read the full post.
Earth Day is tomorrow; here are ways to celebrate
Tomorrow is Earth Day! First celebrated in 1970, the worldwide holiday is a day to learn about our planet and how to protect it for future generations. The San Joaquin County Office of Education, Peace and Justice Network of San Joaquin and other community-based organizations have partnered to hold a local virtual celebration and discussion Click to read the full post.
How does vegetation affect rainwater runoff?
When it rains in Lodi, that water filters through soil, eventually making its way into the groundwater table or the Mokelumne River. But how does where rain falls affect surface water quality? This lab explores the different effects soil with growing vegetation vs. bare soil have on rainwater filtration and runoff.
Loving Lodi: Show the City Some Love This Valentine’s Day Weekend
For the upcoming Valentine’s day weekend (and President’s day holiday) show some love to your city. After being stuck inside with your loved ones for a year, head outside and give some love to your Lodi Community. Help spread the word that a loving community is using the Littarti app for a NEWLODI city challenge. Join Click to read the full post.
What You Can Do to Help Wildlife and Plants
When most people hear the term endangered species, they think of manatees, grizzly bears, whales,and other charismatic species. If these creatures don’t live in your area, you might think there is nothing you can do to help endangered species. However, the current endangered species list contains almost 1300 plants, birds, fish, mammals, and other species Click to read the full post.
Meet Your Watershed: Mokelumne River Salmon Story
Your journey starts at the Mokelumne River Hatchery, built near the Lake Camanche Dam in 1960. Find out how the East Bay Municipal Utility District and California Fish and Wildlife help the fall-run salmon of the Mokelumne River, and follow the salmon through their lifecycle.
City of Lodi hosts watershed-themed student poster contest
The City of Lodi is hosting a poster contest for students, with the theme of “Protect Our Watersheds.” Students are encouraged to learn more about the Mokelumne River Watershed, which includes most of Lodi. The city’s streets and storm drains connect to the Mokelumne River. Posters should demonstrate students’ roles as stewards of the watershed, Click to read the full post.