Stream Gauge Upgrade - Montecito Groundwater Basin GSA
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025060294
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Stream Gauge Upgrade - Montecito Groundwater Basin GSA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would install a radar unit at an existing stream monitoring station and bridge crossing to measure the streamflow of Montecito Creek as part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program. The station will be acquiring streamflow data for inclusion into the Agency's Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The proposed installation will not substantially alter the creek bed/bank contours or remove vegetation exceeding 2 inches. No discharges to the creek will result from this project.
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
Coordinates
Cities
Montecito
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Ashely Road
State Highways
Highway 192
Schools
Cold Spring Elementary School
Waterways
Montecito Creek
Other Location Info
Ashley Road Bridge. No 51C-392
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed stream gage would be installed at an existing stream monitoring station to measure and record stream flow data and would not substantially alter the stream channel or remove vegetation greater than 2" dbh. The proposed installation would qualify for categorical exemption 15306 (lnformation Collection) and would not result in a significant impact to the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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