Eaton Wash Dam Inlet Emergency Restoration project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-64821-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040721
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Eaton Wash Dam Inlet Emergency Restoration project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-64821-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-LAN-64821-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
This project is limited to the restoration of dam inlet works and related structures on Eaton Wash Dam. Eaton Wash Dam is a flood control dam operated by the Permittee on Eaton Wash for the purposes of managing stormwater and debris flows. The restoration of the dam’s inlet works would include the installation of two inclined intake towers positioned on either side of the dam's inlet/outlet wing walls.
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Contact Information
Name
Scott Gregowske
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
David Lin
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pasadena
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project is located within Eaton Wash Reservoir on Eaton Wash, a tributary of the Los Angeles River. Eaton Wash Reservoir is located at 2986 East New York Drive, Pasadena, California 91107.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Regulations, Title 14, sections 15301 and 15302
Reasons for Exemption
On January 26, 2026, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, sections 15301 and 15302. The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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