Watercraft Inspection, Decontamination, and Seal Check Program
Summary
SCH Number
2025050740
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Watercraft Inspection, Decontamination, and Seal Check Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/16/2025
Document Description
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will implement inspection, decontamination, and seal checking of watercraft at DWR operated and managed facilities to protect State Water Project (SWP) infrastructure. This Program will ensure watercraft are properly inspected and decontaminated prior to launching in SWP facilities to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.
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
Cities
multiple cities and unincorporated areas
Counties
Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Merced, Napa, Plumas, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Ventura
Regions
Statewide
Waterways
State Water Project
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because the Department of Water Resources will exercise ministerial authority to protect state resources from invasive species.
County Clerks
Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Merced, Napa, Plumas, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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