Kaweah Oak Preserve Recharge Basin Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026090203
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Document Title
Kaweah Oak Preserve Recharge Basin Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/3/2026
Document Description
NWP 58 NOA for installing concrete turnouts on the south bank of Deep Creek to capture emergency flood conditions overflow into recharge basins.
The purpose of the Project is to manage emergency flood overflows and enhance groundwater recharge by installing two reinforced flared concrete turnouts along the south bank of Deep Creek. Overflow flood water will flow into three recharge basins formed by constructing berms within the Kaweah Oaks Preserve.
Contact Information
Name
Luis Verdugo
Agency Name
Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District
Job Title
Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Samantha Parker
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Exeter
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
29979 Rd 182
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code 21080.47
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves minimal modifications to the stream bank. The project enhances emergency flood management and groundwater recharge without expanding use, removing mature vegetation, or causing significant environmental impacts. No exceptions to the exemption apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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