Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
9 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016031038
Lead Agency
South Coast Water District
Document Title
Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/23/2026
Document Description
The Proposed Revised Modified Revised Project ("Project") is similar to the originally approved Project, approved by the District on June 27, 2019. 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). The State Lands Commission action is an amendment of a 20-year General Lease – Public Agency Use through October 2046.
Contact Information
Name
Christine Day
Agency Name
California State Lands Commission
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Kevin Thomas
Agency Name
South Coast Water District
Job Title
Agent, CEP ENV SP
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Dana Point
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Sovereign land in the Pacific Ocean, adjacent to Doheny State Beach, Orange County
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California State Lands Commission
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Orange
Final Environmental Document Available at
100 Howe Ave #100S, Sacramento, CA 95825
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
No
(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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