Farewell Gap Tower Reconstruction
Summary
SCH Number
2020080031
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Farewell Gap Tower Reconstruction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/4/2020
Document Description
The Farewell Gap weather station (FRW) is a high elevation, remote weather station located in Farewell Canyon within Sequoia National Park (Lat 36.4150886535645, Long -118.578903198242). During the 2017 winter an avalanche or large wind gusts created a failure point in the tower. The tower was destroyed and has been non-functional since. To combat avalanche impacts, DWR proposes to install a stronger triangulated tower with increased sheer strength.
Contact Information
Name
Gina Radieve
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project would involve reconstruction of the Farewell Gap Tower weather station which was destroyed by weather. The new structure will be located on the same site as the old structure it is replacing and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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