Golden State Water Company American River Terms of Ecosystem Support and Infrastructure Assistance Needs Project Agreement
Summary
SCH Number
2025020402
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Golden State Water Company American River Terms of Ecosystem Support and Infrastructure Assistance Needs Project Agreement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/12/2025
Document Description
The Agreement requires Golden State Water Company to forebear the use up to 763 acre-feet of it surface water rights from the South Fork of the American River during three dry or critical years over a period beginning in 2025 and potentially extending through 2036 in exchange for receiving grant funding of up to $1.37 million to upgrade two interconnections in its Arden-Cordova District that will improve its infrastructure, system resiliency, and water supply reliability.
Contact Information
Name
Ronald Moore
Agency Name
Project Manager
Job Title
Regulatory Affairs Department
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Michelle Jesperson
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager I
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Rancho Cordova
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Two water facilities in the Arden-Cordova service area for Golden State Water Company
Other Information
Includes forbearance of water rights along the South Fork of the American River in order to receive grant funds.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301, 15302, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The Agreement requires Golden State Water Company to forebear the use up to 763 acre-feet of it surface water rights from the South Fork of the American River during three dry or critical years over a period beginning in 2025 and potentially extending through 2036 in exchange for receiving grant funding of up to $1.37 million to upgrade two interconnections in its Arden-Cordova District that will improve its infrastructure, system resiliency, and water supply reliability. The forbearance will benefit protected species in the American River. The upgrade of existing infrastructure will have no effect on noise, air or water quality, or the environment.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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