Independence Creek Camp Water Diversion
Summary
SCH Number
2020090338
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Independence Creek Camp Water Diversion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2020
Document Description
The project is limited to the placement of an electric pump into Independence Creek to divert water for use in a seasonal campground facility. Diversion of water will occur at approximately 1.5 gallons per minute (approximately 100 gallons per weekend). The diversion hose inlet will be appropriately screened. Diversion will immediately cease if water levels become too low to support downstream aquatic resources.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Garcia, Environmental Program Manager
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Tim and Shari Riggs
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
018-040-022-0
Other Location Info
The project is located in Independence Creek, tributary to Little Truckee Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves a seasonal minor diversion of water and does
not impact special status species or the habitat on which they depend.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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