North Fork Feather River Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
Summary
SCH Number
2026031128
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
North Fork Feather River Stream Gage Installation - CalSIP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2026
Document Description
As part of the California Stream Gage Improvement Program, DWR is proposing to install stream gages at five locations along the N.F. Feather River and its tributaries. Gages will be installed on Warner Creek (40.342246, -121.304806), Kings Creek (40.433179, -121.351754), and the North Fork Feather River at High Bridge Campground (40.339876, -121.310002), Collins Diversion (40.304097, -121.259684), and Super Ditch (40.2995441, -121.261743). Proposed activities at each location include: (1) the installation of a data logger, bubbler unit, battery, and radio equipment housed in a steel enclosure mounted to two galvanized posts anchored in concrete outside the channel with an antenna and solar panel attached to the top of the posts; (2) two-inch galvanized steel conduit routed from the steel enclosure to the toe of the stream channel where it would be buried outside the channel and surface mounted with pipe strap and wedge anchors down the stream bank; and (3) a staff gage attached to galvanized angle iron driven into the stream channel adjacent to the conduit.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Humphrey
Agency Name
California Dept. of Water Resources
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chester
Counties
Plumas
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
Highway 36
Airports
Chester Airport
Schools
Chester Elementary School, Chester Junior/Senior High School
Waterways
North Fork Feather River, Kings Creek, Warner Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304. Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed installation of conduit, steel posts to mount the steel enclosure, and staff gage will result in minor ground disturbance. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 15304. Minor Alterations to Land. 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.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306. Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The purpose of the project is to provide real-time data and monitor hydrologic conditions within North Fork Feather River and its tributaries. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemptions 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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