Temporary Diversions of Kern River Flood Water to Groundwater Recharge Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023050380
Public Agency
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
Document Title
Temporary Diversions of Kern River Flood Water to Groundwater Recharge Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/15/2023
Document Description
The Project will include the temporary diversion and storage of extraordinarily high flows on the Kern River that cannot be diverted and used by those with existing rights on the Kern River. The project aims to apply the water to groundwater recharge and storage for later extraction and use. The project's beneficiaries are water users within the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District and Coachella Valley Water District.
Contact Information
Name
Rachelle Echeverria
Agency Name
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
Job Title
Resources Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Dan Bartel
Agency Name
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
Job Title
Engineer-Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bakersfield, Coachella
Counties
Kern, Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Zip
93314
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Exempt under Governor's Executive Order N-7-22 (Section 12)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project would divert available high-flow water for groundwater recharge/storage for later extraction and use. The Governor's Executive Order N-7-22 suspends Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) of the Public Resources Code (CEQA), and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division, with respect to the Project activities.
County Clerks
Kern, Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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