Pond Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025061365
Public Agency
California State University, Sonoma
Document Title
Pond Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2025
Document Description
The project includes temporary dewatering of each pond to remove excess sediment, reline, and repair the existing water piping system between the two ponds. In addition, the project would install aeration, filtration, and pumping systems with the overall intent to modernize the backup fire water and reclaimed water system and increase oxygen levels in the ponds.
Contact Information
Name
Dana Twedell
Agency Name
California State University, Sonoma
Job Title
Associate Vice President
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rohnert Park
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Sonoma State University Campus, between the Art Building and Botanic Garden
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1: The project would repair and restore two existing constructed ponds to their original capacity and function. Emergency Project: The ponds are part of the campus's fire water source system, providing additional water supply and pressure to augment recycled water deliveries from the City (which may be curtailed without warning). These improvements will mitigate an imminent risk of wildfire consistent with the Governor's proclamation of statewide emergency on March, 2025.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1: The project would repair and restore two existing constructed ponds to their original capacity and function. Emergency Project: The ponds are part of the campus's fire water source system, providing additional water supply and pressure to augment recycled water deliveries from the City (which may be curtailed without warning). These improvements will mitigate an imminent risk of wildfire consistent with the Governor's proclamation of statewide emergency on March, 2025.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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