Vierra Flood Protection and Environmental Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2005088039
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Vierra Flood Protection and Environmental Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/2/2005
Document Description
This project will restore and enhance approximately 311 acres of riparian vegetation and create approximately 200 acres of seasonal wetlands on the Vierra portion of the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Riparian restoration will include planting native woody species, weed control, and irrigation during a three-year establishment period. Wetlands will be created in topographically low areas, using some minor land grading to establish overall drainage that minimizes fish entrapment during flood years. The project includes replacing two irrigation pumps with new fish-screened versions of similar capacity for irrigating riparian vegetation and to supply water to the seasonal wetlands during non-flood years.
Contact Information
Name
Duane Cornett
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Modesto
Counties
Stanislaus
Other Location Info
12 miles west of Modesto
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304(d)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor alterations to land and water conveyances in a designated wildlife management area for purposes of fish and wildlife habitat enhancement.
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