Naraghi Orchard Swale Rewilding and Extended Multibenefit Fallowing Project (proposed Project)
16 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022010100
Lead Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(ETS GSA)
Document Title
Naraghi Orchard Swale Rewilding and Extended Multibenefit Fallowing Project (proposed Project)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/8/2026
Document Description
The proposed Project would fallow and replant 31 acres of previously irrigated land and rewild 12 acres of orchard swale within a fallowed orchard. The land would be replanted with beneficial cover crops intended to improve water penetration and retention, provide pollinator-friendly and bee-friendly habitat, and
reduce groundwater demand through reduced irrigated acreage. Native hedgerows would be established along field boundaries to provide habitat for birds and beneficial insects, and livestock grazing would occur periodically throughout the year to support vegetation management. No excavation or tilling is proposed as part of the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Tietze
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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
E. Keys Road and Holly Rd
Zip
95316
Total Acres
31
Parcel #
020-005-026, 020-050-27
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
N/A
Township
T04S
Range
R12E
Section
32
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
17500 E. Keys Road, Denair CA 95316
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Stanislaus
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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