Panoche Creek Erosion Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010410
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Panoche Creek Erosion Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2026
Document Description
DWR proposes to repair approximately 2000 square feet of erosion along the right bank of Panoche Creek at the siphon area. This work will prevent any further damage to the embankment of the Panoche Creek Siphon and integrity of the Aqueduct. DWR provides a service to State, federal, local agencies, and private entities through the State Water Project, and maintaining the integrity of the Aqueduct serves this purpose.
The project area includes the footprint of work area, staging areas, and access routes. The project area will be accessed from Jensen Road on the north bound lane of Fairfax Avenue south of the Aqueduct. An excavator, located outside of the creek bed, will be used to repair the erosion, existing soil will be used to backfill the erosion and the bank will be shaped back to its original state. The bank will then be compacted, and water from the water truck will provide moisture for the material to meet compact specifications. The water truck will also be used for dust mitigation around the project area. Dump trucks will haul in 35,000 cubic yards of 8-inch to 12-inch granite rocks, which will be used for armoring the compacted embankment to prevent further erosions from occurring. An excavator located outside of the creek will be used to place the granite rocks.
Contact Information
Name
Harley Vanderweilen Pate
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Utility Craftsworker Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333. Small Habitat Restoration Projects.
Reasons for Exemption
Work activities will consist of repairing an erosion along the creek bank. Project activities are covered under Categorical Exemption Class 33 (5) Section 15333 (bank stabilization) of the California Environmental Quality Act. No sensitive biological or cultural resources have been identified in the area.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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