Reach 7 Cap Drain Inlet Cleaning
Summary
SCH Number
2026010183
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Reach 7 Cap Drain Inlet Cleaning
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/8/2026
Document Description
DWR’s San Luis Field Division will remove excess sediment and vegetation that has built up against the drain inlets and within the drainage ditches at MP 165.38R, MP 166.04R, MP 166.90R, MP 167.27R, MP 167.78R, MP 168.62R, MP 169.72R, MP 170.83R, and MP 171.48R. The excess material in the drainage ditch will be scooped from against the inlet gate to where the ditch ends within the DWR ROW boundary. This material will be placed onto the adjacent DWR ROW where it will be spread to match the surrounding grade. Each drainage ditch is approximately 10 feet wide, and the ditches vary in length from approximately 20 feet to 70 feet. After the excess material is removed, the drainage ditches will be graded to bring them back to design specifications.
The drain inlets and associated drainage ditches are currently blocked or partially blocked with sediment and vegetation. By removing these materials, the drains will prevent water from ponding against the Aqueduct. The State Water Project will benefit.
Contact Information
Name
Cody Nelson
Agency Name
CA DWR
Job Title
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Huron, Kettleman City
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Countywide
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
These inlets are at Aqueduct mileposts (MP): MP 165.38R, MP 166.04R, MP 166.90R, MP 167.27R, MP 167.78R, MP 168.62R, MP 169.72R, MP 170.83R, MP 171.48R. The northernmost inlet, MP 165.38R, is about 0.90 miles southeast of the intersection of the Aqueduct and Avenal Cutoff Road and the southernmost inlet, MP 171.48R, is about 0.98 miles south, southwest of the intersection of the Aqueduct and Quail Avenue.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301–Existing Facilities and 15304—Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
Work will involve removing excess sediment and vegetation from existing drain inlets and drainage ditches and grading the ditches and adjacent DWR ROW to design specifications. Work will involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use of these structures, and will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Categorical Exemptions 15301—Existing Facilities and 15304—Minor Alterations to Land applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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