Cholame Creek Stream Gage Installation and Operation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021040740
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Cholame Creek Stream Gage Installation and Operation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2021
Document Description
The California Department of Water Reources' (DWR) South Central Region Office (SCRO) proposes to install a stream gaging station on Cholame Creek approximately 1.3 miles upstream of the town of Shandon, CA in San Luis Obispo County. The proposed project location is in the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5' Cholame quadrangle Township 26S Range 15E, latitude: 35°40'12.61"N and longitude: 120°21'30.15"W.
The Cholame Creek flows out of the Diablo Range in Monterey County down into an alluvial valley into the town of Shandon where it merges with the San Juan Creek to form the Estrella River. The Estrella River flows into the Salinas River and into the Pacific Ocean along the Monterey coast. This watershed is dry for most of the year.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Faulkenberry
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Shandon
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Highway 46
Zip
93461
Waterways
Cholame Creek
Township
26S
Range
15E
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed activities would take place on existing infrastructure. The installation of the stream gage would not disturb native vegetation or wildlife. No heavy equipment would be used and all ground disturbance would be minimal if any.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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