Use of Copper to Control Algae and Aquatic Vegetation in District Conveyances
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021110437
Lead Agency
Firebaugh Canal Water District
(FCWD)
Document Title
Use of Copper to Control Algae and Aquatic Vegetation in District Conveyances
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
1/31/2022
Document Description
Firebaugh Canal Water District intends to use copper in compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (CAG990005) to control algae and/or aquatic vegetation. Efficient irrigation conveyance is critical to the functions of the District. However, the District’s conveyances are prone to infestation by several floating and submersed aquatic weeds including pondweeds (sago, American, horned), Egeria densa, Elodea, water primrose, and planktonic and filamentous algae. The presence of these weeds and algae in District facilities can adversely impact water flow and reduce water capacity, prevent or greatly reduce delivery of irrigation water at turnouts, clog siphons and pumps, and block screens, thus preventing efficient delivery of irrigation water.
Contact Information
Name
Jeff Bryant
Agency Name
Firebaugh Canal Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Firebaugh, Mendota
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Firebaugh Canal Water District irrigation water conveyances
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Firebaugh Canal Water District (FCWD)
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Fresno
Final Environmental Document Available at
2412 Dos Palos Road, Mendota, CA 93640
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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