The rains we had and we’re still having have significantly improved the volume of San Pablo Reservoir and other reservoirs and dams all around the Bay Area, giving us a little hope (fingers crossed) that the amount of rainfall was significant enough to avoid a water rationing this summer.
San Pablo Reservoir is owned and operated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. The reservoir is storage facility for drinking water so no swimming and wading allowed. EBMUD also operated the San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area, popular for fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking. There is an entrance fee of around 6 dollars.
There is also a hiking and biking trail that is accessible via San Pablo Dam Road. You don’t need to pay the entrance fee. One lazy afternoon, that’s where we decided to do some walking and take some photos.
Here is the home of Watery Wednesday. Join us.
FRANKLY MY DEAR....... 
2sweetnsaxy
January 26, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I just love water and these are nice. That first one makes me want to take off my shoes and step in. š
James
January 26, 2010 at 9:53 pm
That looks like a really nice place. Very peaceful.
seniorhiker
January 26, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I’m glad there are some benefits to all the rain you’ve gotten. This reservoir looks like a great place for a hike.
Tammie
January 26, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Wishing you just the right amount of water!
Mirage
January 26, 2010 at 11:30 pm
that last photo looks so tranquil! would be nice to sit and let the thoughts flow…musta?
Jill
January 27, 2010 at 1:42 am
the rain finally! let up today for us (up in Humboldt). It was nice to see some blue sky. I know southern CA needs it bad, so that’s good. that looks like a nice spot, hope you had a good hike, nice pics š
Carver
January 27, 2010 at 1:44 am
Those are beautiful shots. Our reservoir is at capacity but I can remember dealing with it getting too low in the past. Rain is so important. Thanks for visiting my WW post and to answer your question I’m not sure what the pottery was originally intended for. It’s in a Folk Art museum and it’s enormous so hard to imagine it being used in a functional setting.
Louise
January 27, 2010 at 2:38 am
I hope you’re right and don’t have to ration water.
chubskulit
January 27, 2010 at 3:29 am
Love the fist shot!
My Watery Wednesday entry
SandyCarlson
January 27, 2010 at 3:32 am
Very, very beautiful, to be sure.
eden
January 27, 2010 at 3:59 am
What a beautiful place with crystal clear water.. .
Martha
January 27, 2010 at 4:36 am
Yes, lets hope for more of the wet stuff. I love that first photo, good job of viewing through the water.
Ebie
January 27, 2010 at 5:17 am
That’s a crystal clear shot! The rain had stopped now and usually when I am inside the house, I can’t even hear the rain.
We are going to have some sunshine and clouds all through the weekend!
Regina
January 27, 2010 at 5:49 am
Nice and refreshing!
Marie Carpe Diem
January 27, 2010 at 6:27 am
Nice shots.
Hootin' Anni
January 27, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Oh boy….I know just what y’all are going through with drought. We had it all summer last summer, not a DROP of moisture….then, this fall and winter…rain rain rain!! Hope it’s helping y’all in California.
My Wednesday post…”Alligators in the Sewer?” is published…come see if you have a bit of time today. I’d love your visit.
HERE
January
January 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm
that’s a nice shot dear…thanks for sharing!
Misalyn
January 28, 2010 at 5:43 am
Last photo is so serene. Love the clear water in the first photo. Looks so refreshing…want to take a dip ( aw! swimming is prohibited).
nice A
January 28, 2010 at 10:17 am
Cool photos especially the first one. Thanks for sharing them and for stopping by my WW post:)