CAAQ Canal Liner Repairs (OM-SFD-2026-1)
Summary
SCH Number
2026011043
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
CAAQ Canal Liner Repairs (OM-SFD-2026-1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
DWR and Contractor will repair the California Aqueduct. Work will include filling voids in the CAAQ liner and concrete liner work to match the existing panels and fabric formed concrete. Dump trucks will be used to haul spoils to be disposed of at nearest waste facility. Staging will be on the existing roadway for the CAAQ. Work includes installing new water stops, concrete panels, and joint sealants, replacement of culvert drainpipes, reinforcement and hardening of drainage within SWP right-of-way. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 18, Oasis Rd, Maple Ave, Ranchero Rd.
Other Location Info
Mile Posts: 380.0 R, 398.15 R, 399.65 R
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and critical services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities and repairs to damage from Governor declared state of emergency related to multiple severe weather events in late 2025. 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
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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