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Work begins to refill Shadow Cliffs Lake

Original post made on May 10, 2023

For the first time since 2020, the lake at Pleasanton's Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area could soon have enough water for people to swim, fish and drive their boats if all continues to go well with recent water-pumping efforts.

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Posted by Jeff Durban
a resident of Del Prado
on May 10, 2023 at 10:07 am

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Something seems off with the timing of this article. Filling of Shadowcliffs has been going on for a few months now. Maybe additional pumps have been added to the effort? The lake has been very slowly rising, but if the filling is stopped May 31st, the level will not be close to using the boat docks, beach, or launch ramp.


Posted by Jocelyn Combs
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on May 10, 2023 at 7:14 pm

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We are fortunate to have Olivia Sanwong on the EBRPD board. Her experience on the Zone 7 board, knowledge of water issues, and contacts in the water business are invaluable. The EBRPD relies on water from lakes, streams and rivers for swimming, boating, fishing, habitat, and fire suppression. Knowing how to get it and replenish it is a valuable skill for a board member to have..


Posted by Jocelyn Combs
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on May 10, 2023 at 7:17 pm

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@Jeff
The levee trail was closed on Monday. There was heavy equipment on it that may be for this project.


Posted by Jeff Durban
a resident of Del Prado
on May 12, 2023 at 8:39 am

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I stand corrected. There was a small input pipe adding water to SC for the past few months, but earlier this week two larger pipes and pumps were added. The water level has risen considerably and may reach normal levels by the end of the month. Kudos to the EBRPD team. Now, let's bring back the waterslides! Here's to a great summer at Shadowcliffs.


Posted by Jo
a resident of Del Prado
on May 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm

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remove the weeds near the shore first please


Posted by Jeff Durban
a resident of Del Prado
on May 26, 2023 at 10:43 am

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Shadowcliffs is almost full! Big shoutout to Olivia Sanwong for making the magic happen.


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