Rialto Pipeline Invasive Mussel Control Pilot Study
Summary
SCH Number
2026090765
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Rialto Pipeline Invasive Mussel Control Pilot Study
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2026
Document Description
This action authorizes Metropolitan to enter into a funding agreement with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to charge for costs related to an invasive mussel mitigation pilot treatment at Metropolitan’s Rialto Pipeline via the State Water Project. This pilot by DWR is integral to Metropolitan’s overall strategy to manage and control invasive mussel species as they enter the Southern California raw water supply system.
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Cardoza
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92407
Other Location Info
6900 Devils Canyon Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15301, Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action is exempt from CEQA as it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines).
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
§15378(b)(2); §15378(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action of entering into agreements is not defined as a project under CEQA because it involves continuing administrative activities, such as general policy and procedure making (Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines) and because it involves other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment (Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines).
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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