Issuance of Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2016-0147-R1, Water Diversion Project

SCH Number: 2017068133
Lead Agency: Fish & Wildlife 1 (Redding) (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1)
Document Title: Issuance of Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2016-0147-R1, Water Diversion Project
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 6/8/2017

Document Description: The project is limited to the following activities: 1) installation and maintenance of water system infrastructure within the channel of Iron Creek and two unnamed tributaries to Iron Creek, and 2) diversion of water from a total of three points of diversion, (PODs 1-3). Water will be diverted under State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Water Rights initial statement of water diversion and use and/or registration for Small Domestic Use (SDU) appropriation. The project proposes to divert up to one acre-foot of water per year, at a maximum rate of 10 gallons per minute (gpm).

Contact Information: Wes Stokes
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1
Northern Region 601 Locust Street
Redding, CA 96001
(707) 799-7106

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: S: 15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption: The project includes minor alterations in the condition of land, water and vegetation. No mature, scenic trees will be affected by this project and there would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065.