Lake Perris Riparian Area Irrigation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2006018018
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Lake Perris Riparian Area Irrigation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/4/2006
Document Description
The normal water surface elevation of Lake Perris was reduced approximately 25 feet from elevation 1588 to 1563 to reduce the potential for dam failure and overtopping during the maximum credible earthquake on the San Jacinto Fault zone. As a result of this lower water level, approximately 2.5 miles of riparian vegetation along the east and southeast shoreline has been separated from the water surface by about 100 feet of now exposed shoreline. In order to maintain the vegetation an an above ground irrigation system will be developed and installed.
Contact Information
Name
Richard Sanchez
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources, Division of Operations & Maintena
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Perris
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15307 - Class 7
Reasons for Exemption
The delivery of water to the riparian area at Lake Perris is necessary to maintain its current condition, which serves as habitat for the State and Federally endangered Least Bell's Vireo and Southwest Willow Flycatcher. No impacts are anticipated from the installation and use of the irrigation system.
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