East Kaweah Groundwater 5th Avenue Monitoring Well
Summary
SCH Number
2026040766
Public Agency
East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Document Title
East Kaweah Groundwater 5th Avenue Monitoring Well
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/16/2026
Document Description
The East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EKGSA) proposes to install one monitoring well just northwest of 5th Avenue in unincorporated Tulare County, to assist in the monitoring network established by the EKGSA through the groundwater sustainability planning effort required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The well would be speci?cally used to monitor groundwater levels and water quality in the area, and would not require the use of any power.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Hagman
Agency Name
East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EKGSA)
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Just northwest of Road 188 and 5th Avenue intersection; Coordinates: 36°10'3.61"N, 119° 9'11.29"W.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 - 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19 Categorical Exemptions, Section 15303 states that "construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures..." are exempt from CEQA. The proposed Project is needed for information collection and gathering to assist with the groundwater sustainability efforts throughout the State. The Project would include the installation of one monitoring well and ground disturbance would be minimal. No exceptions were identi?ed. Therefore, the Project is exempt under CEQA.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6 - Section 15306 Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19 Categorical Exemptions, Section 15303 states that "construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures..." are exempt from CEQA. The proposed Project is needed for information collection and gathering to assist with the groundwater sustainability efforts throughout the State. The Project would include the installation of one monitoring well and ground disturbance would be minimal. No exceptions were identi?ed. Therefore, the Project is exempt under CEQA.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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