180-Day Temporary Permit for Diversion to Underground Storage
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023050380
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Document Title
180-Day Temporary Permit for Diversion to Underground Storage
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/31/2023
Document Description
The permit would allow diversion to underground storage in RRBWSD's banking facilities of up to 180,000 acre-feet from the Kern River in Kern County during high flow events. The permit allows diversion to underground storage between date of issuance and November 29, 2023. Water stored underground would be extracted by overlying wells for municipal, domestic, irrigation, and industrial uses. Water would be used with RRBWSD and within Coachella Valley Water District.
Contact Information
Name
Dan Bartel
Agency Name
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
Job Title
Engineer-Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Mike Conway
Agency Name
SWRCB - Division of Water Rights
Job Title
Senior Engineering Geologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Northern California
Zip
93314
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
GO N-7-22
Reasons for Exemption
Project relies on the CEQA suspension provided in the Governor's Executive Order N-7-22.