California Aqueduct Reach 5 Toe Road Reestablishment and Grading
Summary
SCH Number
2023040128
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct Reach 5 Toe Road Reestablishment and Grading
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/6/2023
Document Description
The Department of Water Resources' (DWR) San Luis Field Division (SLFD) will reestablish existing toe roads in Reach 5 of the California Aqueduct that have been overgrown by vegetation. The roads are located in DWR's right of way on the left side (L) of the Aqueduct from mileposts (MP) 116.30L to MP 117.49L, MP 119.70L to MP 121.92L, MP 126.65L to MP 128.48L, and MP 129.00L to MP 131.70L. To reestablish the roads, a bulldozer will first dig out vegetation and debris and loosen the soil. The debris is mainly old stumps, root balls, and fallen branches. A loader will then pick up the debris and place it in piles onsite to be burned on a later day per burn permit requirements. Following that, a grader will pass over the area to smooth the ground and reestablish the toe road.
Illegal dumping often occurs from MP 129.00L to MP 131.70L. In addition to reestablishing the toe road in this area by removing vegetation, debris, and by loosening the soil, the toe road and adjacent DWR right of way will be graded. This grading will help SLFD better maintain the area. SLFD and State Water Project Contractors will benefit.
Contact Information
Name
Jake Grace
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Planner Scheduler/UC Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Downstream-most portion of is 5.3 miles NE of intersection of I-5 and SR 33.
State Highways
I-5 and State Route 33
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
Work will occur in Reach 5 of the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct). All work will be performed in the Department of Water Resources right of way on the left side (L) of the Aqueduct from mileposts (MP) 116.30L to MP 117.49L, MP 119.70L to MP 121.92L, MP 126.65L to MP 128.48L, and MP 129.00L to MP 131.70L. The upstream-most portion of the work area is about 11 miles southwest of the City of Mendota and the downstream-most portion of the work area is about 5.3 miles northeast of the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 33.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemption 15304, Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
To better maintain the California Aqueduct and right of way, the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) San Luis Field Division will reestablish existing toe roads and grade portions of the DWR right of way in Reach 5 of the Aqueduct. Work will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Categorical Exemption 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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