Chuckwalla Wildlife Water Developments
Summary
SCH Number
2008058076
Public Agency
Fish & Game Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region
Document Title
Chuckwalla Wildlife Water Developments
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/8/2008
Document Description
The project involves the installation of: 1) small diversion dam (30' x 3'); 2) 10,000 gallon storage tank and 1,500 gallon drinker; and 3) 6" ABS pipeline at 6 sites. The dams will divert portions of the water within the wash to the drinker and tank. The tank and drinker will be buried with an exposed opening (4' x 8') to the drinker. 200' of pipe will be used to connect the dams to the tank and driver. Temporary footprint impacts is 2.2 acres. Permanent footprint is less than 0.10 acre.
Contact Information
Name
Conrad Jones
Agency Name
California Department of Fish & Game Eastern Sierra-Inland Deser
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Blythe
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303, 15304, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Construction of dam and installation of tank and drinker will have minor alterations to the land. Project does not exceed 5 acres in size and will improve wildlife habitat. Portion of project will benefit wildlife now excluded from Coachella Canal by fencing. Project will have no significant impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat.
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