River Oaks Fish Screen Retrofit Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. SJN-50914-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2025030592
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
River Oaks Fish Screen Retrofit Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. SJN-50914-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/14/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number SJN-50914-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Steve Borra.
The project is limited to replacing the basket screen at the end of an existing point of diversion pipe in the Mokelumne River with a new self-cleaning fish screen. The project will require minimal vegetation trimming for access, and the existing levee road will be used for staging equipment and materials.
Contact Information
Name
Samantha Morford
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and WIldlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Steve Borra
Agency Name
Borra Vineyards
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
017-270-027
Waterways
Mokelumne River
Township
4N
Range
7E
Section
24
Other Location Info
The project is located at Mokelumne River, in the County of San Joaquin, State of California; Latitude 38.17825, Longitude -121.16237 (WGS 84 datum), Section 24, Township 4N, Range 7E, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map Lockeford; Assessor’s Parcel Number 017-270-027-000.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 2, 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301, 15302, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under section 15301 because it involves the maintenance and alteration to an existing structure. Additionally, it involves upgrading an existing basket screen to a self-cleaning fish screen to protect fish resources. The project is exempt under section 15302 because it involves the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity. The project is exempt under 15304 because it involves minor alterations to land which does not include the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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