Lower Cascade Canal Modernization Project
7 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2003012104
Lead Agency
Nevada Irrigation District
Document Title
Lower Cascade Canal Modernization Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/6/2007
Present Land Use
This is a linear project; there are various designations.
Document Description
The four primary components of the proposed project include:
1. installing a new raw water conveyance pipeline underground from the Clipper Creek Siphon to the Loma Rica Reservoir and Water Treatment Plants (WTP) and E. George WTP (including all pipeline appurtenances and overflows);
2. installing a new treated water pipeline underground along portions of the raw water pipeline route;
3. reducing flows and constructing improvements in the LCC and UGVC (such that the canals remain as service laterals only); and
4. constructing a new hydroelectric generating facility at the Loma Rica WTP.
Contact Information
Name
Tim Crough
Agency Name
Nevada Irrigation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Grass Valley
Counties
Nevada
Cross Streets
Idaho Maryland Road
State Highways
49
Airports
Nevada County Airpark
Waterways
Wolf Creek
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Nevada Irrigation District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.