Gilman Peak Weather STation, Chino Hills SP
Summary
SCH Number
2015068507
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Gilman Peak Weather STation, Chino Hills SP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2015
Document Description
State Parks will grant an easement to the US Army Corps of Engineers for a weather station near Gilman Peak at Chino Hills State Park. Carbon Canyon Gilman Rain Gauge has been operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers since the 1950s. This Carbon Canyon Gilman Rain Gauge is also an official National Weather Service station. The data is also transmitted via the GOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) satellite where it is used by the Corps, National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Orange County, Riverside County and others for real time flood forecasting. Equipment at the Carbon Canyon Gilman guage includes a rain gauge, data logger, GOES radio, solar panels, battery and antennas.
Contact Information
Name
Larrynn Carver
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Other Location Info
Chino Hills State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15305 - Class 5
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations in Land Use Limitations
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.