2021 Vegetation Control Program
Summary
- SCH Number
- 2020120278
- Public Agency
- California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
- Document Title
- 2021 Vegetation Control Program
- Document Type
- NOE - Notice of Exemption
- Received
- Posted
- 12/16/2020
- Document Description
- The SJFD vegetation control program is an annual/routine maintenance program that the field division performs to control growth of unwanted vegetation along the aqueduct roads, structures, and buildings. The SJFD vegetation control program is critical in meeting aqueduct visibility, accessibility, and drainage requirements, as well as to protect the structural integrity of aqueduct embankments and structures. To control vegetation, herbicides are sprayed along aqueduct roads, fence-lines, bar/v ditches. Plant debris is then removed and burned at designated burn sites located along the aqueduct's 5:1 slope, paved/gravel areas on access roads, within clear staging areas near pumping plants facilities, and spoil sites. The vegetation control program extends, on both sides of the aqueduct, from MP 172.58 to MP 293.45 of the State Water Project and from MP 0.00 to MP 14.84 of the Coastal Branch. Spraying may also occur in areas within and around pumping plants and other structures located within the DWR right-of- way.
- Contact Information
-
Elizabeth Maldonado
Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Divison
Lead/Public Agency
4201 S Sabodan St
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Phone : (661) 858-5662
elizabeth.maldonado@water.ca.gov -
Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division (SJFD)
Project Applicant
Location
- Cities
- Bakersfield Kettleman Lost Hills
- Counties
- Kern Kings San Luis Obispo
- Regions
- Countywide
- Other Location Info
- Along State Water Project (MP 172.58-293.45 and Coastal Branch MP 0.0-14.84)
Notice of Exemption
- Exempt Status
- Categorical Exemption
- Type, Section or Code
- 15301 (b)
- Reasons for Exemption
- This project consists of maintenance activities that support the function of the California Aqueduct and water delivery within the State Water Project.
Attachments
- Notice of Exemption
- NOE Signed PDF 352 K
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