Columbia State Park Fallon Garden Irrigation
Summary
SCH Number
2025050520
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Columbia State Park Fallon Garden Irrigation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2025
Document Description
Project proposes to replace the existing failed irrigation system at the Fallon Garden in Columbia State Historic Park to enable continuous and timely watering that will allow for continued use of the garden for recreation and special events. Proposed work in the garden will include the following:
• Assess the existing irrigation layout and identify all broken components;
• Map the current system to understand the trenching required and avoid disrupting historical elements;
• Remove the existing broken valves, sprinkler heads, and drip lines while preserving surrounding vegetation and garden features, and properly dispose of all removed components;
• Excavate, as needed to a depth of no more than 10-inches, to install new valves, sprinkler heads and drip lines suited to the needs of the garden;
• Install programmable controllers, if needed, for efficient water scheduling;
• Refill and restore any trenches after pipework is completed to maintain the appearance of the historic landscape;
• Test and adjust spray and drip settings as necessary; and
• Clean up and restore the site to its original appearance.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Collum
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Columbia
Counties
Tuolumne
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Parrots Ferry Rd., Washington St.
Zip
95310
State Highways
Hwy 49
Airports
Columbia Airport
Schools
Columbia Elementary School, Columbia College
Waterways
San Diego Reservoir
Township
2N
Range
14E
Section
14
Other Location Info
Columbia State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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