Oakland, February 13, 2025
EBMUD boat launches to remain closed
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) announces the closure of all boat launches at its reservoirs until further notice to prevent the introduction of the highly invasive golden mussel into the public water system. The mussel has not been detected at EBMUD reservoirs; this proactive measure protects the public water supply, infrastructure, recreation and natural resources.
EBMUD owns and manages seven raw water reservoirs on behalf of 1.4 million rate payers. Launches for private vessels are ordinarily available at Pardee and Camanche reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and at San Pablo Reservoir in the East Bay. These launches will remain closed until further notice. Vessel rentals at these locations remain available through recreation concessionaire ExplorUS. Available recreation options include fishing, hiking, barbecue/picnic sites and more.
At Lafayette Reservoir, vessel rentals are available and cartop/hand-launch boats may be allowed after EBMUD inspection.
At Chabot Reservoir, cartop/hand-launch boats may be allowed after East Bay Regional Park District inspection.
- What: Private vessel launches at EBMUD reservoirs are closed until further notice.
- Background: Photos and more information are available in the January 31, 2025, press release, “EBMUD takes steps to prevent golden mussels from infesting public water supply.”
- More: Join the EBMUD Water Wednesday Webinar “Invasive Golden Mussels – A Threat to Water Supply,” on February 19, 2025; 6 p.m. Register for free here.
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water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. EBMUD’s wastewater
system serves 740,000 customers and helps protect the ecosystem of San Francisco Bay.
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