Sediment Removal in the Cantua Creek Channel and Harlan Drain Inlet

Summary

SCH Number
2020090093
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Document Title
Sediment Removal in the Cantua Creek Channel and Harlan Drain Inlet
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/3/2020
Document Description
The project consists of routine maintenance in the area between the terminus of Cantua Creek and the Aqueduct; this area allows floodwater and sediment to flow onto flood easements and enter the Aqueduct in a controlled manner and will return the area to design specifications. Without maintenance, sediment and vegetation will accumulate and cause floodwater to threaten the integrity of the Aqueduct. The project involves annually removing up to 7,500 cubic yards of sediment; any vegetation growing in the channel under four inches diameter at breast height will also be removed. In addition, the project will remove an unauthorized berm approximately 1,300 feet long and consisting of 4,800 cubic yards of sediment. Approximately 370 cubic yards of the sediment removed from the Creek channel or from the existing berm, will be used to create an approximately 100 feet long diversion berm, the remaining sediment will be placed in an existing spoil area south of MP 133.81R. This work benefits the State Water Project.

Contact Information

Name
Frank Ruiz
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant

Location

Counties
Fresno
Other Location Info
Work will be on the right side (R) of the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct) milepost (MP) 132. ?OR near Cerini Avenue and south to MP 134.25R, approximately 11 miles northwest of the unincorporated community of Five Points.

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Work will take place in an existing DWR area used to route flood water and protect the integrity of the Aqueduct. The work will return the area to design specifications and will not increase the use or capacity of channel or drain inlet.

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