Common Landowner Transfer SWP Water Supplies - AVEK/KCWA 1,472 Acre-Ft
Summary
SCH Number
2026060130
Public Agency
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency
(AVEK)
Document Title
Common Landowner Transfer SWP Water Supplies - AVEK/KCWA 1,472 Acre-Ft
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/3/2026
Document Description
To improve water supply & reliability for its customer, Tejon Ranch Co., AVEK Water Agency (AVEK) will transfer up to 1,472 Acre-Ft of SWP supply to Kern County Water Agency(KCWA) in 2026. Water will be delivered through KCWA's SWP turnouts along the California Aqueduct. Tejon Ranch owns land in both KCWA & AVEK service areas.
Contact Information
Name
Tom Barnes
Agency Name
AVEK
Job Title
Imported Water Supply Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Various
Counties
Kern
Regions
Countywide
Other Information
Northern California, Southern California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Sec. 15301: Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to a Class 1 categorical exemption (14 C.C.R. § 15301) because it involves the use of existing publicly owned water facilities within the boundaries of AVEK & KCWA. Water storage or exchange involves imported water delivered through the SWP CA Aqueduct that would otherwise be consumed or stored by AVEK.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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