CalSIP Stream Gage Installation Project - Lower Tule River
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025050153
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
CalSIP Stream Gage Installation Project - Lower Tule River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2025
Document Description
The proposed Project involves the installation of four stream gage consisting of two poles, approximately 2 inches in diameter, which will be driven into the ground to support the necessary measuring equipment. Additionally, a small line will run to the bottom of the river in a trench (1.5' w x 3' d) excavated with hand tools. The installation is expected to be completed in a one-week period during dry creek conditions. No in-water work would be conducted in Tule River.
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
Porterville
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Countywide
Waterways
Tule River
Other Information
Stream Gauge Location 1:
Tule Rive Rd 96: 36.097903, "119.341480
Stream Gauge Location 2:
Tule River Rd 142: 36.128673, -119.254832
Stream Gauge Location 3:
Tule River Rd 192 North Fork: 36.099444, -119.144889
Stream Gauge Location 4:
Tule River Rd 192 South Fork: 36.098735, -119.145002
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; 15304. Minor Alt. to Land; 15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
Installation of the four stream gages would involve minor trenching and backfilling, where the ground surface would be restored and no in-water work. Proposed installation of stream gages qualify for categorical exemptions 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures), 15304 (minor alterations to land), and 15306 (information collection) because proposed activities would result in temporary, minor ground disturbance, collect important hydrologic data, and not result in a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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