Memorandum of Understanding with Basin partners for the purpose of exploring Colorado River Imported Water/Interstate Water Transfers and Exchanges
Summary
SCH Number
2026030017
Public Agency
San Diego County Water Authority
Document Title
Memorandum of Understanding with Basin partners for the purpose of exploring Colorado River Imported Water/Interstate Water Transfers and Exchanges
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/2/2026
Document Description
This action is to authorize an agreement to explore an interstate water transfer pilot program with existing Basin partners. The purpose of the agreement is to explore a legal and policy framework, identify responsibilities, and develop a framework for future actions interested in utilizing the Water Authority’s desalinated seawater.
Contact Information
Name
Summer Adleberg
Agency Name
San Diego County Water Authority
Job Title
Water Resources Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
4677 Overland Dr
Zip
92123
State Highways
California
Township
SAN DI
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
The action is an agreement to conduct planning activities to explore an interstate water transfer pilot program that may result in future actions. The action would not result in any expansion of use and would not have the potential to have a significant effect on the environment. This project is specifically statutorily exempted from CEQA Guidelines Section 15262.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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