Borrow Study for West Sacramento Levee Improvement Projects
Summary
SCH Number
2026070680
Public Agency
West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Document Title
Borrow Study for West Sacramento Levee Improvement Projects
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/16/2026
Document Description
Approximately 22 backhoe test pits to aid in the determination of soil suitability for levee fill. The test pits will assist WSAFCA in the understanding of subsurface soil characteristics. Future levee improvement projects using data from this project will benefit all West Sacramento residents and property by protecting against the 200-year flood event.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Farris
Agency Name
West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Job Title
Flood Protection Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
West Sacramento
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Zip
95691
Total Acres
1 Acre
Other Location Info
Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel near 38.528578, -121 .586846
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
§ 15306 states "Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource." WSAFCA is gathering subsurface information for a determination on soil suitability for levee fill. No significant disturbance to environmental resources will occur.
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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