Goodyear Slough Invasive Phragmites Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2026060119
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Goodyear Slough Invasive Phragmites Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/3/2026
Document Description
Invasive phragmites has encroached on Goodyear Slough, thereby decreasing the water conveyance capacity in Goodyear Slough and negatively impacting water circulation, water quality, and wildlife habitat. The project purpose is to apply herbicide to invasive phragmites on Goodyear Slough from 2026-2031, as needed, to reduce invasive phragmites density and encroachment on the slough. This project is anticipated to improve water circulation, water quality, and wildlife habitat in Goodyear Slough.
Contact Information
Name
Philip Choy
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Suisun Marsh Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Solano
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Goodyear Rd and Morrow Ln
Total Acres
less than 5
State Highways
680
Railways
Union Pacific
Waterways
Grizzly/Suisun Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 33 exemption applies because the Project is less than 5 acres and is intended to improve wildlife habitat in Goodyear Slough. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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