Statewide Monitoring Network Modernization Project: Lake Lois Station
Summary
SCH Number
2024081396
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Statewide Monitoring Network Modernization Project: Lake Lois Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/30/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Water Resources is proposing to replace and upgrade the failed Lake Lois hydrometeorological station that is part of the Statewide Monitoring Network. Proposed activities include replacing the failed 25G Rohn tower with a galvanized hinged fold tilt pole attached to a ballast tray foundation. The ballast tray would be placed above ground near the existing snow pillow and filled with rock or aggregate material. New equipment and sensors would be attached to the proposed pole, while soil moisture probes would be installed adjacent to the proposed hinged fold tilt pole to collect soil moisture data.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Humphrey
Agency Name
California Dept. of Water Resources
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
0.02
Waterways
Lake Lois
Township
12N
Range
16E
Section
22
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Exist. Facilities; 15304. Minor Alt. to Land; 15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The failed tower is being replaced and upgraded to meet current safety and design standards, while outdated data collection equipment is being upgraded to collect accurate information under used as part of the Statewide Monitoring Network. These activities qualify for coverage under Section 15301. Existing Facilities, 15304. Minor Alterations to Land, and 15306. Information Collection. The proposed replacement and modernization of this weather station has been designed to minimize and avoid potential impacts to environmental resources, scenic resources, cultural resources, and special status species. The project will not result in any significant impacts to the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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