Madera Irrigation District Component of 2004 Temporary Water Transfer Program for the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority
Summary
SCH Number
2004078220
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Madera Irrigation District Component of 2004 Temporary Water Transfer Program for the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2004
Document Description
4,000 acre feet of non-state water project water available through the 2004 Temporary Water Transfer Program for the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority will be transferred to Madera Irrigation District using available transportation capacity in existing conveyance facilities, including State Water Project Facilities. The purpose of this project is to optimize the use of available water resources for the production of agricultural crops or livestock, to prevent crop damage or lost agricultural productivity in 2004, a year of low water deliveries.
Contact Information
Name
Paula J. Landis
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno, Kern, Madera, Merced
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15304, class 4
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment. The project will use existing facilities within their existing capacities in a manner consistent with customary operations to provide water to long-time recipients of the District's water service for their use on land that has historically been used for agricultural purposes.
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