Oeste Basin Groundwater Recharge Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-069-06 (ITP))
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023080428
Lead Agency
Mojave Water Agency
Document Title
Oeste Basin Groundwater Recharge Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-069-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
1/9/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP (No. 1927-ITP-2024-069-06), pursuant to 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to the Mojave Water Agency (MWA). The Project is comprised of the MWA constructing two recharge basins, each approximately 4.5 acres in size, on a 10-acre vacant parcel. The Project also includes installation of piping within a 0.03-acre area in the Department of Water Resources right-of-way. Approximately 80,409 cubic yards of soil will be excavated to form the basins.
The Project will result in incidental take of 201 western Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia), which are 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 because of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Melody Bailey
Agency Name
Mojave Water Agency
Job Title
Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Scott Jakubowski
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Victorville
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
309-908-101
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
The Project is bounded by the California Aqueduct to the south and Cayucos Drive to the north.
Other Information
The Oeste Basin Groundwater Recharge Project (Project) is located within the City of Victorville, San Bernardino County, approximately 0.4 miles west of Oasis Drive.
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
Mojave Water Agency
13846 Conference Center Drive
Apple Valley, CA 92307-4377
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
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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