Kaweah Oaks Preserve Flood Recharge Basin
Summary
SCH Number
2025120696
Public Agency
Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District
Document Title
Kaweah Oaks Preserve Flood Recharge Basin
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/16/2025
Document Description
The project involves the installation of a permanent lift pump and utility to support groundwater recharge, floodwater management, and minimal terrain modi?cations within the existing recharge system with negligible environmental impact, bene?ting a Small Disadvantaged Community (DAC).
Contact Information
Name
Shane Smith
Agency Name
Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
From Visalia, CA, take CA-198 E toward Exeter for about 6 miles, then exit at Road
182 (Mehrten Drive) and turn left (north). Drive 1/2 mile, and the Project will be on the left.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301) & Class 3 (15303)
Reasons for Exemption
It quali?es under Pub Res C §21080.47: Water infrastructure for a Small Disadvantaged Community (DAC), Class 1 (15301): Minor alterations to existing facilities, and Class 3 (15303): Installation of small facilities. Since no
exceptions under 15300.2 apply, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Pub Res C §21080.47
Reasons for Exemption
It quali?es under Pub Res C §21080.47: Water infrastructure for a Small Disadvantaged Community (DAC), Class 1 (15301): Minor alterations to existing facilities, and Class 3 (15303): Installation of small facilities. Since no
exceptions under 15300.2 apply, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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