California Aqueduct Reach 4 MP 100.55R to MP 102.64R Vegetation Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2024030023
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct Reach 4 MP 100.55R to MP 102.64R Vegetation Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/1/2024
Document Description
Under the supervision of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) San Luis Field Division, a California Conservation Corps crew will remove vegetation and trash from the toe roads and v-ditches in the DWR right-of-way. Vegetation within 3 to 5 feet of the toe roads will be removed using chainsaws and other hand tools. Removed woody vegetation will be chipped and spread onsite. Trash will be collected and disposed of at an appropriate offsite location.
Contact Information
Name
Cody Nelson
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
The northern part of the site is at the intersection of the Aqueduct and West Shields Ave.
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
Work will occur in Reach 4 of the California Aqueduct at milepost (MP) 100.55 right (R) to MP 102.64R. MP 100.55R, the northernmost part of the worksite, is located at the intersection of the Aqueduct and West Shields Avenue. MP 102.64R, the southernmost part of the worksite, is located at the intersection of the Aqueduct and North Russel Avenue. The City of Mendota is approximately 15 miles east of MP 102.64.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
Work consists of removing vegetation and trash from Department of Water Resources (DWR) toe roads and v-ditches in the DWR right-of-way. No healthy, mature, scenic trees will be removed and there will be no expansion of existing or former use of the toe roads and v-ditches. Categorical Exemptions 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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