CAAQ Culvert Clearing and V-Ditch Reshaping (OM-DFD-2025-003)
Summary
SCH Number
2025041389
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
CAAQ Culvert Clearing and V-Ditch Reshaping (OM-DFD-2025-003)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2025
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Field Division staff will inspect all culverts along the primary and secondary sides of the California Aqueduct (CAAQ) from Banks Pumping Plant intake channel and Check 1 to Check 8. Following inspections, culverts will be repaired and cleared of sediment/debris as needed with with hand tools or backhoe, then injected with high pressure raw water. V-ditches will also be cleaned and reshaped as needed by road grader. Staging and access will be on existing roadways. All work will be within the DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
multiple unincorporated areas
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Waterways
California Aqueduct (CAAQ)
Other Location Info
Mile Marker 1.02 to Mile Marker 46.18
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities to prevent erosion damage to SWP facilities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerks
Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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