CAAQ MM 45.21 Erosion Repair (OM-DFD-2026-002)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010917
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
CAAQ MM 45.21 Erosion Repair (OM-DFD-2026-002)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/28/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will repair a large erosion along the outer slope of the primary side of the California Aqueduct at Fink Road. The loose, eroding soil will be removed, backfilled, and compacted with fill material to stabilize the bank, then covered with rip rap using an excavator, backhoe, sheep’s foot roller, and water truck. It is estimated that 2 dump trucks of dirt and/or aggregate base will be used to fill the erosion. All access and work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Patterson
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Fink Road, Interstate 5
Waterways
California Aqueduct (CAAQ)
Other Location Info
Mile Marker 45.21
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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