Esters-Berkich Water Diversion Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-63009-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2026030059
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Esters-Berkich Water Diversion Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-63009-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/3/2026
Document Description
The Project is limited to one (1) encroachment. The encroachment is for water diversion from a spring on an unnamed tributary to Feliz Creek. Water is diverted for domestic use and cannabis irrigation. Work for the water diversion will include use and maintenance of the water diversion infrastructure, and any work required to comply with the Agreement.
Contact Information
Name
Penny Lancaster
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Kai Esters-Berkich
Agency Name
Permittee
Job Title
Please contact Penny Lancaster of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ukiah
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 9 miles south of the City of Ukiah
Parcel #
047-030-03
Waterways
Russian River watershed
Township
13N
Range
12W
Section
9
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301.
Reasons for Exemption
The Esters-Berkich Water Diversion Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption Class 1, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 because the project involves the use of an existing facility and negligible or no expansion of the existing use.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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