Petition to Change the Point of Diversion for Water Right License 12831
Summary
SCH Number
2025081342
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Petition to Change the Point of Diversion for Water Right License 12831
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/29/2025
Document Description
Petitioner requests the addition of a point of diversion at an existing pond to allow for preferential diversion of water from the lower portions of Gill Creek, a lower value habitat tributary, lessening the diversion of water from the upper portions of the watershed known to support anadromous fish, as supported by a California Department of Fish and Wildlife stream assessment.
Contact Information
Name
Ken Emanuel
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Bert Sandell
Agency Name
Vineyard Club, Inc.
Job Title
Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Cloverdale, Healdsburg
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Vineyard Rd & Colony Rd.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
A California Department of Fish and Wildlife stream assessment found the diversion
of water from the proposed point of diversion would reduce potential impacts to listed
species. The proposed project involves the addition of 500 feet of piping on-grade
that would be installed seasonally. No excavation or construction is required; existing facilities exemption.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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