Reach 3 Mowing and Grading (OM-SLFD-2026-004)
Summary
SCH Number
2026041427
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Reach 3 Mowing and Grading (OM-SLFD-2026-004)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/30/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will perform mowing & grading of Reach 3 of the California Aqueduct from MM 70.88 – 86.73. A motor grader with approx.15 ft wide blade will be used. Mowing will be done using a tractor & pull behind mower attachment for 10 ft on either side of the established roads, with mower blades remaining 6 inches above ground. From MM 78.0 - 80.0, mowing will be in accessible areas between paved right side Aqueduct road & DWR property boundary fence line. From MM 84.00 - 86.50, mowing will be in accessible areas between paved right side Aqueduct road & the v-ditch. 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
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 33, Poleline Rd, Hwy 165
Waterways
California Aqueduct (CAAQ)
Other Location Info
LAT 37°4'27.35"N, LONG 121°0'58.28"W to LAT 36°55'24.35"N, LONG 120°49'42.11"W
Other Information
Mile Marker: 70.88 – 86.73
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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