Statewide Monitoring Network Modernization Project: Chagoopa Plateau Station Upgrades
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025070071
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Statewide Monitoring Network Modernization Project: Chagoopa Plateau Station Upgrades
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2026
Document Description
DWR proposes to upgrade outdated data collection equipment and replace a 17-foot wilderness pole at the Chagoopa Plateau hydrometeorological station with a galvanized hinged fold tilt pole anchored to a buried ballast tray base (8.5' x 8.5' x 16"). The hinged fold tilt pole and ballast tray base would be transported by helicopter. Soil probes would also be installed within 30 feet of the station by excavating a 3' x 3' x 3' temporary soil pit and shallow conduit trench from the station to the probes. The proposed tilt pole would also address potential safety concerns with ongoing maintenance activities at the station.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Humphrey
Agency Name
California Dept. of Water Resources
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sequoia National Park
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
n/a
Railways
n/a
Airports
n/a
Schools
n/a
Waterways
Chagoopa Creek, Kern River
Other Location Info
Sequoia National Park approximately 22.5 miles southwest of the town of Lone Pine
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302, 15304, and 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed activities would replace and upgrade existing outdated data collection equipment at the existing Chagoopa Plateau hydrometeorological station. Temporary excavations would be necessary for the installation of the folding tilt pole ballast tray, soil probes, and placement of conduit. Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 15302. Replacement or Reconstruction, 15304. Minor Alterations to Land, and 15306. Information Collection.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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