Weed Abatement at Sunrise and Esperanza Avenues and Repair of Exposed Colorado River Aqueduct Siphon Near the Whitewater River
Summary
SCH Number
2005088036
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Weed Abatement at Sunrise and Esperanza Avenues and Repair of Exposed Colorado River Aqueduct Siphon Near the Whitewater River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/1/2005
Document Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) proposes to perform weed abatement at Sunrise and Esperanza avenues within the community of Cabazon and to repair a section of exposed concrete Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) siphon near the Whitewater River. Metropolitan proposes to conduct weed abatement activities along the boundaries of a parcel located northwest of the intersection of Sunrise and Esperanza avenues. Dry annual vegetation will be cleared using hand tools up to a maximum width of 100 feet from public roads and residences to reduce fire hazard. Metropolitan also proposes to cover a section of exposed CRA siphon just east of the Whitewater River. Materials located downslope of the exposed area and within a nearby mining pit will be used to cover the top of the siphon. No work will occur within the Whitewater River streambed.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Harriger
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Community: Cabazon
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The project also consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
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