Hallwood Irrigation Company (HIC) Water Efficiency and Enhancement Grant (WEEG) Flow Control Phase II Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090582
Public Agency
Yuba County Water Agency
Document Title
Hallwood Irrigation Company (HIC) Water Efficiency and Enhancement Grant (WEEG) Flow Control Phase II Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
The project would upgrade 5 sluice gates with automated flow gates and install 4 automated overflow gates within specific ditches. The purpose of the proposed project is to implement improvements in irrigation system control and management to enhance operational efficiency and prevent water loss.
Contact Information
Name
Jacob Vander Meulen
Agency Name
Yuba Water Agency
Job Title
Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated
Counties
Yuba
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
7-mile Ditch Diversion (39°12'35.24"N, 121 °30'16.24''W), West Ditch Diversion (39°
12'25.50"N, 121 °30'34.12"W), Highway 20 Ditch Diversion (39°12'12.54"N, 121 °30'37.52''W), Handy Ditch
Diversion (39°12'12.1 S"N, 121 °30'37.34"W), and Baldwin Ditch Diversion (39°12'13.61 "N, 121 °28'32.33''W).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Sec 15301; Class 2 Sec 15302 Common Sense Sec 15061
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project would be upgrading 5 sluice gates and install automated overflow gates, and would not expand the existing HIC irrigation system. The project would involve no expansion of capacity. The project would not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and is not barred by any exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 Exceptions.
County Clerk
Yuba
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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