Long-term Operation of the California State Water Project
17 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019049121
Lead Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Long-term Operation of the California State Water Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/30/2020
Document Description
The underlying purpose of the Project is to obtain incidental take authorization from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) pursuant to the California Endangered Species Act to allow DWR to continue the long-term operation of the SWP consistent with applicable laws, contractual obligations, and agreements. Consistent with this underlying purpose, DWR's project objectives are to store, divert, and convey water in accordance with DWR's existing water rights to deliver water pursuant to water contracts and agreements up to full contract quantities and to optimize water supply and improve operational flexibility while protecting fish and wildlife based on the best available scientific information. The Project (referred to as "Refined Alternative 2b" in the Final Environmental Impact Report) consists of multiple elements that characterize future operations of SWP facilities including Banks Pumping Plant, Skinner Fish Protection Facility, Clifton Court Forebay, Barker Slough Pumping Plant, and Suisun Marsh facilities; modify ongoing programs being implemented as part of SWP operations; improve specific activities that would enhance protection of special-status fish species; and support ongoing studies and research on these special-status species to improve the basis of knowledge and management of these species.
See NOD for Full Details.
Contact Information
Name
Dean F. Messer
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
State Water Project (SWP) storage and export facilities located within the Delta and vicinity, including the SWP service areas (multiple counties). Figure 1 presents the locations of these facilities.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Department of Water Resources
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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