Merced Irrigation District Stream Gage Reactivation and Upgrades - CalSIP
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025091317
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Merced Irrigation District Stream Gage Reactivation and Upgrades - CalSIP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2025
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, the California Department of Water Resources has executed a contract with the Merced Irrigation District to reactivate one stream gage at Merced Falls Forebay (37.523208, -120.320409) and upgrade three existing stream gages located on Miles Creek at Cunningham Road (37.320942, -120.251846), Bear Creek at the Le Grand Canal (37.332843, -120.320409), and Bear Creek at the Fairfield Canal (37.314589, -120.396238). The proposed work involves minor alterations to the existing stations, including installation of new data loggers, telemetry equipment, a wire weight gage, and a staff gage.
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
Merced, Planada / Snelling
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
State Highways
Highway 140
Waterways
Merced River, Bear Creek, Miles Creek
Other Location Info
Coordinates: (37.523208, -120.329651); (37.332843, -120.320409); (37.320942, -120.251846); (37.314589, -120.396238)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Existing Facilities; 15302. Replacement or Reconstruction; 15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed stream gage reactivation and upgrades consist of minor alterations to existing facilities and does not involve the expansion of the existing use. The proposed reactivation and upgrades will improve California's stream gage network by monitoring hydrologic conditions and providing real-time data to the public. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15306 (Information Collection). Proposed activities will take place within previously disturbed areas with a minimal footprint 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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