Klamath River Renewal Project - Geotechnical Investigations (Project)
Summary
SCH Number
2017108239
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Klamath River Renewal Project - Geotechnical Investigations (Project)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/12/2017
Document Description
KRRC proposes to drill and collect seven sediment core samples from Iron Gate and Copco reservoirs (three in Iron Gate and four in Copco) and to collect eighteen sediment grab samples (nine from Iron Gate and nine from Copco) to determine the vertical extent and characteristics of sediments in the two reservoirs. The project will temporary disturb 0.003 acres for the core samples and approx 0.24 cy for the grab samples. The KRRC will drill 6-in core samples in both reservoirs and use a Van Veen sediment grab sampler for the grab samples in each reservoir. The project's purpose is to collect geotechnical information about the reservoir substrate and sediments to progress design and planning for decommissioning of the Klamath dams and for restoration planning.
Contact Information
Name
Kristen Gangl
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Siskiyou
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project is proposing minor alterations to land, water, and vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Additionally, the project should not have a significant effect on the environment.
The purpose is for basic data collection, research experiamental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbances to an environmental resources.
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