Execution of a Flood Control Agreement with the Kings River Water Association.
Summary
SCH Number
2023030436
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Execution of a Flood Control Agreement with the Kings River Water Association.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/16/2023
Document Description
From time to time, significant runoff from the Kings River results in the temporary availability of Kings River water that in exceeds Kings River Water Association (“KRWA”) member demands, also known as “Flood Water”. The KRWA could declare the King River Flood Flows in 2023. KRWA offered to execute a 2023 Flood Control Agreement with the District.
Contact Information
Name
Russ Freeman
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Deputy General Manager of Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Unincorporated
Waterways
San Luis Canal
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15261
Reasons for Exemption
Execution of the agreement is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as provided in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15261 because the action continues ongoing conveyance funded and fully operational prior to November 23, 1970, storage, receipt and delivery of water supplies developed in previous compliance with and/or found to be exempt from the CEQA will continue, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed actions in question may have a significant effect on the environment; with no expansion of service and no new facilities constructed because the District will deliver the water received to lands within the District's boundaries for beneficial use on eligible land already in production and through existing facilities.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Execution of the agreement is categorically exempt from compliance with the CEQA as provided in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, with reference to Sections 15301 and 15304, because it merely provides for continued operation of existing facilities, will involve only minor alterations to land already developed and maintained for agricultural purposes.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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