SCH Number 2023020357

Project Info

Title

Transfer of Water by Oakdale Irrigation District and South San Joaquin Irrigation District to Stockton East Water District

Description

The Project proposes to transfer up to 10,000 acre-feet of surplus surface water in critically dry years, as defined by the San Joaquin River Basin index, and up to 20,000 acre-feet of surplus surface water in all other year types from the Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) and South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) to the Stockton East Water District (SEWD). The term of the agreement may start as soon as spring of 2023 and would end by November 1, 2032. Existing diversion and conveyance facilities are in place and no new construction is required as a result of the Project. The Project will provide an alternative water source to SEWD in years it does not receive a full allocation of water from the Bureau of Reclamation, and will not increase the total water use within SEWD. The Project site consists of land within the SEWD service area, primarily located within San Joaquin County. OID and SSJID have assessed the potential environmental impacts of this proposed action and have determined that they will be less than significant.

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