Voluntary Agreement Early Implementation for the Mokelumne River - Task #2 Water Diversion Screening
Summary
SCH Number
2025071317
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Voluntary Agreement Early Implementation for the Mokelumne River - Task #2 Water Diversion Screening
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2025
Document Description
The project consists of installation of self-cleaning fish screens to three existing surface water diversions in the lower Mokelumne River. The purpose of the project is to reduce entrainment of juvenile anadromous fish into water diversions within the lower Mokelumne River.
Contact Information
Name
James Pearson
Agency Name
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Job Title
Fish Biologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Chad Fien
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager II
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Thornton
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Citywide
Zip
95686
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA because it involves the maintenance of an existing facility (private diversion intake) that does not expand its existing use (Guideline 15301), requiring only the reconstruction of the existing facility (Guideline 15302), and the addition of a small structure (fish-blocking screen) to the facility (Guideline 15303). The project will have no significant environmental effects relative to location, cumulative impact, or significant effects due to unusual circumstances, hazardous
waste, or historical resources; pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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