Doheny Ocean Desalination Project (Project)
8 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016031038
Lead Agency
South Coast Water District
Document Title
Doheny Ocean Desalination Project (Project)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/19/2026
Document Description
The Proposed Revised Modified Revised Project ("Project") is similar to the originally approved Project, approved by the District on June 27, 2019 (SCH #2016031038). The Project proposes an average annual production of five million gallons per day of potable water from slant wells drilled at Doheny State Beach, in addition to associated raw water conveyance lines and various related improvements to Doheny State Beach campground, and a desalination facility on existing District property located approximately ¼-mile inland, adjacent to San Juan Creek. The Project also includes an Energy Center with various renewable energy facilities, and minor improvements to Paseo Costa Sur (access road). At its May 14, 2026 Board meeting, the District approved EIR Addendum No. 2 which addresses various minor design changes from 2019, and approve the Project
Contact Information
Name
Rick Shintaku
Agency Name
South Coast Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Dana Point
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Pacific Coast Highway and Park Lantern
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
South Coast Water District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Orange
Final Environmental Document Available at
South Coast Water District, 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6907
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (An addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report SCH # 2016031038)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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