State Water Resources Control Board Cease and Desist ORDER WR 2009-0060 against California American Water Company
Summary
SCH Number
2009118036
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
State Water Resources Control Board Cease and Desist ORDER WR 2009-0060 against California American Water Company
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/5/2009
Document Description
ORDER WR 2009-0060 finds Cal-Am diverts about 7,150 acre-feet/annum (afa) from Carmel River without a valid basis of right. Cal-Am's diversions from the river cause the lower 6.5 miles of the riverbed to be dry five to six months of each year. These diversions have an adverse effect on the fish, wildlife and riparian habitat of the river, including the steelhead listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Through Order WR 2009-0060, the State Water Board is directing Cal-Am to terminate all unlawful diversions from the river no later than Decemeber 31, 2016.
Contact Information
Name
Paul Murphey
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Monterey
Counties
Monterey
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sect. 15307, 15308, 15321
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is undertaken by the regulatory agency, the State Water Resources Control Board, to enforce existing law and orders and to fulfill its duty to protect the public trust resources of the Carmel River.
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