Linda Isle Lagoon Maintenance Dredging Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010102
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region 8
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Linda Isle Lagoon Maintenance Dredging Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/7/2026
Document Description
Maintenance dredging of the Linda Isle Lagoon within Lower Newport Bay to restore navigational depths
Contact Information
Name
Kyle Fructuoso
Agency Name
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Keith Merkel
Agency Name
Merkel & Associates, Inc.
Job Title
Principal Consultant
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Grant Whitcher
Agency Name
Linda Isle Community Association
Job Title
President
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Newport Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92660
Waterways
Newport Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 “Class 1” for Existing Facilities; 15304 “Class 4(g)” for Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to section 15301, the Project will provide maintenance to topographical feature within the existing Linda Isle Lagoon's facilities. Pursuant to 15304, the Project will provide maintenance dredging to upkeep navigation channels.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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