Mojave River Emergency Activities El Nino 2026-2027
Summary
SCH Number
2026090294
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Mojave River Emergency Activities El Nino 2026-2027
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/8/2026
Document Description
This project is being undertaken in anticipation of an exceptionally strong El Nino event forecast for the 2026-2027 fall and winter seasons and the Mojave River's documented history of emergency flooding, erosion, washouts, levee breaches, bridge embankment scour, and sediment deposition. Emergency activities may include, but not be limited to, the removal of accumulated sediment and debris, repair of eroded or washed out side slopes, levees, and access roads; and repair of appurtenant flood control structures to protect private and public infrastructure, private property, and public safety.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Job Title
Engineering Manager - Environmental Management Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Zachariah Smith
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Unincorp. areas of Helendale, Oro Grande, Lenwood, Johnstons Crn, Victorville
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
The proposed project is located at various locations including, but not limited to, along the Mojave River in the cities of Hesperia, Victorville, and Barstow, the town of Apple Valley, and the unincorporated communities of Helendale, Oro Grande, Lenwood, and Johnstons Corner.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines allows for emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned facilities essential to public health, safety, or welfare; even those that require a reasonable amount of planning to address an anticipated emergency. Section 15269(c) exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency to maintain, repair, or restore an existing highway damaged by flood or other disaster.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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