Wsneiwski Water Diversion Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0885-R1)
Summary
SCH Number
2020120227
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Wsneiwski Water Diversion Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0885-R1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/11/2020
Document Description
The project is limited to 1 encroachments on Freshwater Creek for the diversion of surface water for domestic use only. Work will include modification, use and maintenance of the existing shared water diversion infrastructure in compliance with the Agreement.
Contact Information
Name
Ryan Bourque
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
James Wisniewski
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Kneeland
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project to be completed is located within Freshwater Creek watershed,
approximately 2.65 miles southeast of the town of Kneeland, County of Humboldt, State of California. The project is
located in Section 16, T4N, R2E, Humboldt Base and Meridian; in the laqua Buttes U S. Geological Survey 7.5-
minute quadrangle; Assessor’s Parcel Number 314-131-074; latitude 40.7293 N and longitude 123.9655 W at the
point of diversion (POD)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type- Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project will permit upgrading and use of existing shared surface water
diversion to avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. For more information, please visit OPR’s Accessibility Site.