El Dorado Irrigation District Stream Gage Upgrade - CalSIP Upgrade
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020100
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
El Dorado Irrigation District Stream Gage Upgrade - CalSIP Upgrade
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2026
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, the California Department of Water Resources has executed a contract with the El Dorado Irrigation District to upgrade equipment at three existing stream gaging stations in the communities of White Hall (Mill Creek), Cameron Park (Deer Creek), and the City of Placerville (Hangtown Creek). These existing stream gages currently utilize discontinued technology that does not allow real-time data to be transferred via telemetry. The existing data loggers, bubblers, and/or transducers would be replaced and new telemetry devices would be installed at each of the stream gaging stations. Proposed activities would not require the use of heavy equipment or result in additional ground disturbance. Hand and power tools would be used for the proposed activities.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Humphrey
Agency Name
California Dept. of Water Resources
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Michael C. Baron
Agency Name
El Dorado Irrigation District
Job Title
Environmental Review Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Cameron Park, Placerville
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
Highway 50
State Highways
Highway 50; Highway 49
Schools
El Dorado High School, Markham Middle School, Sierra Elementary
Waterways
Deer Creek, Hangtown Creek, Mill Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed upgrades would occur within the same footprint of the existing stream gage stations and provide the same purpose. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15301 (Existing Facilities). Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Furthermore, proposed activities would not require the use of heavy equipment or result in additional ground disturbance or changes to the streambed or bank. Hand and power tools would be used to complete the work.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302. Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The existing stream gages currently utilize discontinued technology that does not allow real-time data to be transferred via telemetry. Proposed upgrades would occur within the same footprint of the existing stream gage stations and would replace existing equipment with updated equipment to provide the same purpose. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Furthermore, proposed activities would not require the use of heavy equipment or result in additional ground disturbance or changes to the streambed or bank. Hand and power tools would be used to complete the work.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed activities provide real-time data, monitor hydrologic conditions, and provide hydrological information to the public. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15306 (Information Collection). Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Furthermore, proposed activities would not require the use of heavy equipment or result in additional ground disturbance or changes to the streambed or bank. Hand and power tools would be used to complete the work.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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