Lewis Creek Recharge Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023090672
Public Agency
Lindmore Irrigation District
Document Title
Lewis Creek Recharge Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2023
Document Description
The project construction includes a small siphon turnout structure that could divert up to 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) of CVP water from the Friant-Kern Canal into Lewis Creek. This project will increase the recharge capability of the region by using an existing creek bed, adjacent to the underrepresented communities of Lindsay and Tonyville, to capture Friant Division Central Valley Project (CVP) supplies when available.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Hagman
Agency Name
Lindmore Irrigation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Lindsay
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
On the western bank of the Friant-Kern Canal near MP 85.55
Other Location Info
Lindsay, Tulare County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303, Construction of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt under Class 3 as it consists of the construction of a small
siphon turnout structure in the FKC. The temporary work area is anticipated to be
approximately 1 .5 acres.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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