Introduction and Conveyance of Local Groundwater in the California Aqueduct
Summary
SCH Number
2009048347
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Introduction and Conveyance of Local Groundwater in the California Aqueduct
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2009
Document Description
Introduction and conveyance of local groundwater from the Westlands Water District (WWD) into the California Aqueduct to mitigate the loss of Central Valley Project water due to drought and regulatory conditions in WWD. The project will allow for exchange of local groundwater with aqueduct water for the benefit of agricultural growers of WWD participating in the project.
Contact Information
Name
Thomas Glover
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4);15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is consistent with the Governor's February 27, 2009 State of Emergency Proclamation which exempts projects that mitigate the current water supply emergency.
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