Lagoon

Who's responsible for the lagoon?

The lagoon provides the water vistas and an aquatic playground for our community — and it’s important to keep it healthy. While the California Division of Boating and Waterways is ultimately responsible for all Delta waters, each of us play a role in maintaining our beloved lagoon. Here’s how the pieces fit together:

  • Delta Coves Maintenance Corporation (DCMC): Cares for common area lagoon zones and works with homeowners, the board of directors, DBW, and the developer to help preserve the lagoon for residents to enjoy.
  • California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW): Overseeing Delta waterways and administering herbicide treatments.
  • Homeowners: Maintain individual lagoon zones.
  • Developer and Builders: Manage developer lagoon zones and work with builders to keep builder lagoon zones clean.
  • Lake Tech: Provides water quality monitoring support.

Lagoon construction

Review the lagoon construction page for information about building requirements and the application process.

Homeowner resources

Find all of the information you need here to keep the lagoon zone clear and enjoy life on the water.

Lagoon health planning

Every Spring, Delta Coves residents and partners come together to discuss the current plan for protecting our beautiful lagoon. Get all the details – including herbicide treatment info – in the event wrap up.

Homeowner lagoon responsibility

Homeowners play their part in caring for the lagoon by maintaining their lagoon zone and riprap. Find the ins and outs — and tips from neighbors — on the new lagoon care blog.

Water quality monitoring

DCMC partners with Lake Tech to actively monitor lagoon water quality. View live water quality reports by logging onto the Delta Coves monitoring site.

Lagoon construction

Getting ready to build out a deck or dock? Need drive piles? There’s a process for that. Learn the ins and outs of what’s required for building on and around the lagoon. 

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