Flood Diversion Recharge Enhancement Portable Pump Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025091316
Public Agency
Merced Irrigation District
Document Title
Flood Diversion Recharge Enhancement Portable Pump Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2025
Document Description
The primary purpose of this project is to support the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Flood Diversion and Recharge Enhancement (FDRE) Initiative. Through the FDRE Initiative, DWR is funding local activities to reduce flood risk and enhance groundwater recharge by increasing the volume of flood flows diverted to recharge areas. This project provides the Merced Irrigation District (MID) with a portable pump, a fish screen, and appurtenances to achieve general readiness for temporary deployment during future high-flow events. The beneficiaries of this project are the District and local communities, who will benefit from reduced flood risk and enhanced water supplies.
Contact Information
Name
Kristine Morris
Agency Name
Merced Irrigation District
Job Title
Water Resource Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Atwater, Livingston, Merced
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
3321 N. Franklin Rd.
Zip
95348
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Class 1) 15304 (class 4), 15306 (class 6)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA as its scope is confined to the administrative procurement
of equipment and does not entail physical construction, ground disturbance, or pumping
activities.
• CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Class 6 - Information Collection): The procurement
of a portable pump and appurtenances is considered "experimental management
and resource evaluation activities". The project's purpose is to enable readiness for
flood-managed aquifer recharge, which is a key component of DWR's initiative. This
action will not result in disturbance to the environment.
• CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities): The purchase of this
equipment is exempt because it is intended to be stored and eventually used in
existing locations. The project does not involve any expansion of these facilities.
• CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land): The equipment
is being acquired to facilitate minor alterations to the condition of land and water for
the temporary purpose of groundwater recharge. These activities will have negligible
or no permanent effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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