SA-2 Vineyard Groundwater Recharge Pilot - Pipeline and Well Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2025080536
Public Agency
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Document Title
SA-2 Vineyard Groundwater Recharge Pilot - Pipeline and Well Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2025
Document Description
This project will install 1,850 feet of 12 inch irrigation pipeline. This project will install one well of common local size with an electrical platform and electrical service to the well. Included with the pipeline is an irrigation screen filter and two points of connection to existing irrigation systems. The pipeline will be trenched in existing vineyard roads, in an existing vineyard and be attached to an existing rail car bridge over a drainage. The average depth of trench will be 4.5 feet. Surfaces will be restored to pre-project like condition and there will be no net fill of project materials on site. The purpose of this project is to supply water for groundwater recharge through existing irrigation systems.
Contact Information
Name
Fatima Burhan
Agency Name
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lacie McWhorter
Agency Name
Dry Creek Rancheria
Job Title
Environmental Resources Dry Creek Rancheria Public Works Department
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Geyserville
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
3315 CA-128Geyserville, CA 95441
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(b),(d),(f),15304(b), (f),15306
Reasons for Exemption
The work will not result in any land use changes or significant environmental effects. The pipe and pump infrastructure is exempt under 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, Example (b) because the well pump structures are subject to a Riparian Zoning permit, Example (d) due to the small size and limited number of pump housing structures, and Example (f) because there will be minor trenching for pipeline placement within existing vineyard roads. The interconnection into existing on-farm sprinklers and water application systems is exempt under 15301, Existing Facilities, because it involves minor alterations to existing private structures and infrastructure. The project is also exempt under 15306, Information Collection, because it is an investigative pilot project focused on basic data gathering and research, and will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under the category 15061, Existing Facilities, Example (b) because the pipeline and appurtenant facilities are consistent with standard agricultural irrigation systems and will be installed entirely within existing vineyard roads.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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