Check 13 Vegetation Removal (OM-SLFD-2026-006)
Summary
SCH Number
2026031179
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Check 13 Vegetation Removal (OM-SLFD-2026-006)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will remove overgrown vegetation adjacent to the aqueduct roads in Reach 3, starting at Check 13 and concluding at Hilldale Avenue to prevent obstruction of the access roads, barbed wire fence line, and drainage features. Staff will use an industrial mower and hand tools to remove vegetation. All equipment staging will be located on established paved and unpaved roads. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Nella
Counties
Merced
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 33, Hilldale Ave
Waterways
O’Neill Forebay
Other Location Info
CAAQ Check 13
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. 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
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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