MLRP - Section 21 Recharge Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080611
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
MLRP - Section 21 Recharge Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2026
Document Description
The Section 21 Recharge Project (Project) is a multi-purpose groundwater recharge facility designed to expand the Westlands Water District’s capacity to improve local aquifers, supporting the sustainability objectives outlined in the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. By increasing the land available for managed groundwater recharge, the Project strengthens the region’s ability to capture and store excess surface water (including flood flows) during wet years using percolation basins.
Contact Information
Name
Stephen Farmer
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Chief Administrative Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Gary Coelho
Agency Name
Coelho West
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Huron
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
065 050 87S
Other Information
Westlands Water District's boundary within Fresno County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15304 and 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt under Section 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land because it consists of minor alterations of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, including minor alterations in the condition of land, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. Furthermore, the Project provides for continued operation of an ongoing project within established parameters on existing facilities, it is categorically exempt under Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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