Zone 7 Stream Gage Upgrade and Maintenance - CalSIP Upgrade
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021030518
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Zone 7 Stream Gage Upgrade and Maintenance - CalSIP Upgrade
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2025
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, the California Department of Water Resources has executed a contract with the Zone 7 Water Agency to upgrade, reactivate, and/or maintain eleven existing stream gage stations within the Livermore and Amador Valleys. Proposed activities would include the installation of a camera on one of the existing stations and reactivation and replacement of in-kind equipment at several stations. Routine maintenance would also be performed at all eleven stations, including repairs to damaged equipment and structures and vegetation maintenance surrounding the existing stations. Proposed activities would not install any new structures.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Humphrey
Agency Name
California Dept. of Water Resources
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
Highways 84, 580, 680
Waterways
Altamont Crk, Arroyo del Valle, Arroyo Las Positas, Arroyo Mocho, Big Canyon Crk, Tassajara Crk
Other Location Info
37.71843, -121.74318; 37.69341, -121.84845; 37.70494, -121.92401; 37.67683, -121.81452; 37.62672, -121.70456; 37.69054, -121.87326; 37.69986, -121.77368; 37.6676, -121.88364; 37.69524, -121.84506; 37.72336, -121.72695; 37.6973, -121.88081
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Existing Facilities; 15302. Replacement or Reconstruction; 15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed upgrades and maintenance activities would occur within the same footprint of the existing stream gage stations, provide the same purpose, and provide real-time data, monitor hydrologic conditions, and provide hydrological information to the public. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15306 (Information Collection). Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Furthermore, proposed activities would not result in additional ground disturbance or changes to the streambed or bank.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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