Consumnes River and Deer Creek Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025070540
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Consumnes River and Deer Creek Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/2/2025
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, the California Department of Water Resources has executed a contract with the Omochumne-Hartnell Water District to install a stream gage on Deer Creek downstream of the Old Vine Drive bridge crossing and repair and upgrade two existing stream gages on the Consumnes River located at the Rooney and Mahon flashboard dam sites. The proposed stream gage installation and upgrades will monitor water levels and streamflow to inform groundwater management and improve the understanding of conditions when groundwater recharge can be performed.
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
Wilton
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
Highway 16, Highway 99
Waterways
Cosumnes River, Deer Creek
Other Location Info
38.371664, -121.324752; 38.481151, -121.209002
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Existing Facilities; 15302. Replacement or Reconstruction; 15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed stream gage installation and upgrades would be installed at two existing stations and one new location to provide real-time data and monitor hydrologic conditions. The streamflow data will improve the understanding of groundwater-surface water interaction and availability of streamflow to inform management to help protect beneficial users such as fish and wildlife. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15306 (Information Collection). Proposed activities will take place within previously disturbed areas with a minimal footprint and will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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