Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023030645
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region 7
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
The RWQCB has issued a Notice of Applicability for this project for coverage under the Statewide Restoration General Order (SRGO) Order No. WQ 2022-0048-DWQ. The project will restore wetlands and associated habitats on approximately 790 acres of exposed lakebed which are currently threatened by declining shallow groundwater levels due to the receding Salton Sea. The project involves restoration activities such as enhancement and re-establishment of shallow water habitat, vegetation enhancement, invasive species removal, and will provide new opportunities for public recreation.
Contact Information
Name
Logan Raub
Agency Name
CA-RWQCB Colorado River Basin Region (R7)
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Melinda Dorin
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Lead Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bombay Beach
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Waterways
Salton Sea
Township
9S
Range
12E
Section
35
Base
SBBM
Other Location Info
Shoreline of Salton Sea, east of Bombay Beach
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Restoration Project, Section 21080.56
Reasons for Exemption
In 2022, CDFW made a Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP) determination for this project. CDFW's concurrence (CDFW Concurrence 21080.56-2022-014-R6) is required for Colorado River Basin RWQCB to approve the Project, relying on PRC Section 21080.56 of CEQA. This exemption is to confirm that the RWQCB concurs that the SERP filed by CDFW applies to this project. The project provides habitat and results in long term net benefits to biodiversity and includes ongoing management for the protection of the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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