Canal Improvements for Groundwater Recharge in the Hungry Hollow and Yolo-Zamora
Summary
SCH Number
2024040313
Public Agency
Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Document Title
Canal Improvements for Groundwater Recharge in the Hungry Hollow and Yolo-Zamora
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/5/2024
Document Description
A total of nine new automated gates, three new culverts, and three new check structures will be installed, replacing aging infrastructure and allowing for automated control of the Hungry Hollow, East Adams, and Acacia Canals. These improvements will bolster the District's ability to conduct groundwater recharge through its canal system in wet years and result in benefits for surrounding landowners who rely on groundwater supplies in dry years.
Contact Information
Name
Kristin Sicke
Agency Name
Yolo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Rural Yolo County
Zip
95695
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 15301, 15302, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
15301 (b): Existing facilities of both investor and publicly-owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services. (aging infrastructure in the existing canal system will be replaced)
15302 (c): Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. (aging infrastructure in the existing canal system will be replaced, resulting in negligible or no expansion of capacity)
15306: Information Collection (new gates will allow for remote monitoring of flows)
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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