EliJen Extended Multibenefit Fallowing and Recharge Basin Project (Figure 2)
16 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022010100
Lead Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(ETS GSA)
Document Title
EliJen Extended Multibenefit Fallowing and Recharge Basin Project (Figure 2)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/8/2026
Document Description
Under the proposed project, 33.2 acres of previously irrigated orchard would be fallowed and replaced with non-irrigated multibenefit cover crops that provide pollinator habitat, improve soil health, and enhance potential wildlife habitat. In addition, an existing 1.4-acre constructed basin currently used to support irrigation operations would be repurposed to provide active groundwater recharge. The previously constructed basin would utilize an existing pipeline connection to the Turlock Main Canal surface water supply to actively recharge groundwater during periods of GSA or TID-provided water availability.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Tietze
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETSGSA)
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Modesto, unincorporated area
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Hidden Hills Rd and Lake Rd
Total Acres
34.6
Parcel #
020-001-037-000
State Highways
N/A
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Tid Main Canal
Township
T04S
Range
R12E
Section
4;5
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Merced County
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Merced
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://turlockgroundwater.org/
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
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
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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