Two New Turnouts on the Chowchilla Bypass
Summary
SCH Number
2026071002
Public Agency
Madera/Chowchilla RCD
Document Title
Two New Turnouts on the Chowchilla Bypass
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/24/2026
Document Description
The proposed Project is for two new turnout structures on the Chowchilla Bypass to move water to adjacent properties owned by the Samran family. The two new turnout structures will each include a concrete pump box, control box, and ?sh screen and be approximately 60 feet wide total and a maximum height of 38 feet.
Contact Information
Name
Amy Siliznoff
Agency Name
Madera Chowchilla Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Karun Samran
Agency Name
NOWA Mutual Water Company
Job Title
Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Turnouts on the Chowchilla Bypass
Counties
Madera
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
North Turnout Latitude & Longitude: 36.91467. - 120.33340
South Turnout Latitude & Longitude: 36.89816,-120.32677
North turnout: adjacent to 041-051-004. South turnout: adjacent to 041-111-006
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 - 15303 New Construction of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 consists of the construction of small facilities or structures including water
conveyance improvements. The project includes fish screens, inlet and outlet structures, riprap, canal gates and conveyance piping.
County Clerk
Madera
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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