DWR Ponds – Vegetation Maintenance

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking ruminant grazing contractors to perform vegetation maintenance and weed abatement on approximately 221 acres of DWR-owned properties located northwest of the I-5 and Highway 12 interchange in Lodi, San Joaquin County. The selected contractors will be responsible for installing temporary, low-voltage electrified fencing and appropriate signage to manage the grazing process. To ensure complete vegetation control, the Department of Water Resources may supplement these efforts by using industrial mowers, weed whackers, and hand tools to clear areas that are unsafe for ruminant consumption. This project is categorized as a forecast and is intended for wildfire suppression and general maintenance. It has been filed as exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption Sections 15301 and 15304, as the work involves minor alterations to the land and the maintenance of existing facilities without expanding the property or altering its primary function. The primary point of contact for this initiative is Environmental Program Manager Analisa Martinez.