Bullfrog Pond and Pond Farm Water System
Summary
SCH Number
2026010433
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Bullfrog Pond and Pond Farm Water System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2026
Document Description
Project proposes the construction of waterlines, storage and treatment facilities in Austin Creek State Recreation Area to replace systems lost in the 2020 Walbridge Fire and provide potable water to park visitors and staff. Work will include the following: For the New Water Tank: Remove the existing 1,000 Gallon Poly tank and demolish an existing concrete pad; Grade and compact to pour an approx. 19 ft diameter x 3 ft wide x 4 ft deep concrete ring foundation; Excavate a 2 ft x 2 ft wide x 100 ft long trench for 2-in. distribution and conveyance pipes to carry the water from the tank to the new precast building; Continue 25 ft past the precast building and tie into existing distribution raw water pipes; Between the precast building and an infiltration ditch, excavate a 2 ft x 2 ft x 50 ft long trench and install a 3-in. waste pipe; Erect/assemble steel panels to complete the exterior structure of the 17 ft tall x 19 ft diameter 20,000gallon steel water storage tank; and Excavate for approx. 30 1 ft. x 1 ft x 3 ft deep round concrete fence post footings to install 215 ft of 8-ft tall chain link fence with a 4 ft wide personnel gate. For the New Precast Structure: Excavate approx. 200 square feet to an 8-in. depth to demolish an existing pad; Excavate two (2) areas 18-in. wide x 12 ft long x 2 feet deep to pour two (2) concrete strip footings; Excavate approx. 80 square feet to 8-in. deep to pour a 6-in. concrete pad; and Install the 120 sq.ft. precast concrete structure.
Contact Information
Name
Monica Aleman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Guerneville
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
HIghway 116 and Armstrong Woods Road
Waterways
Russian RIver
Other Location Info
Project is located within the boundaries of Austin Creek State Recreation Area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 2 & 4 Section: 15301, 15302 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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