Phase II (Kickapoo and Paxton Segments) Wastewater Collection System (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP- 2025-009
4 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020049072
Lead Agency
Hi-Desert Water District
Document Title
Phase II (Kickapoo and Paxton Segments) Wastewater Collection System (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP- 2025-009
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/12/2025
Document Description
The Project involves the installation of approximately 18.7 miles new
sewer infrastructure consisting of 8-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVD) sewer main pipes and associated structures, 1,447 PVC service laterals (4-inch and 6-inch) and associated cleanouts, and full street width pavement rehabilitation and/or replacement.
The Project will result in incidental take of western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Leon
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Ryan Hutchins
Agency Name
Hi-Desert Water District
Job Title
District Services Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Yucca Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Total Acres
226
State Highways
29 Palms HWY
Other Location Info
The project is located within the Town of Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County, State of California. The Phase II Kickapoo Segment consists of 68 acres and is located north of the 29 Palms Highway. The Phase II Paxton Segment consists of 158 acres located approximately 0.58 miles south of the 29 Palms
Highway
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
Hi-Desert Water District
55439 29 Palms Hwy
Yucca, CA, 92284
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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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