Pacoima Wash and Rio Hondo Channel Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025081204
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pacoima Wash and Rio Hondo Channel Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/26/2025
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, the California Department of Water Resources has executed a contract with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to install two stream gages on Pacoima Wash and Rio Hondo Channel to record hydrologic data in currently data-deficient areas. The proposed stream gage installation on Rio Channel will take place within a concrete channel on or adjacent to an existing bridge structure, while the stream gage installation on Pacoima Wash will be installed on or adjacent to an existing bridge structure within a previously disturbed area.
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
Cities
Pico Rivera, Sylmar
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Gavina Ave./Pacoima Canyon Rd; Washington Blvd./ Paramount Blvd.
State Highways
Interstate 5
Waterways
Rio Hondo Channel and Pacoima Wash
Other Location Info
34.329544, -118.399929; 33.992296, -118.109701
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed stream gage installations would be installed to provide real-time data and monitor hydrologic conditions to assist staff in making water conservation and flood control operational decisions. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15306 (Information Collection). Proposed activities will take place within a concrete channel and previously disturbed areas 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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