BWSD 415 & 500 Canal Reservoir Lining Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080341
Public Agency
Belridge Water Storage District
Document Title
BWSD 415 & 500 Canal Reservoir Lining Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2025
Document Description
The Project proposes to line two existing regulating reservoirs. the 415 and 500 Canal Reservoirs, with a high-density polyethylene liner to reduce seepage and improve water quality. The two reservoirs were originally built with asphalt slope protection and clay bottoms. both of which have been degraded. The Project is expected to save 438 acre-feet of water per year.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Gilkey
Agency Name
Berrenda Mesa Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of Highway 33 and 7th Standard Rd.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This Project consists of the minor alternation of existing public structures, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Project proposes the relining of the 415 and the 500 Reservoirs, with no changes to their original design or function. Therefore, this project would not have a significant effect on the environment. None of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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