MM 6.50 Fiber Optic Erosion Repair (OM-DFD-2026-021)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090803
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
MM 6.50 Fiber Optic Erosion Repair (OM-DFD-2026-021)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/18/2026
Document Description
Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will cover an exposed fiber optic cable and repair an erosion near the exposed cable along the outer slope of the California Aqueduct near Bethany Reservoir at Mile Marker 6.50. Loose, eroding soil will be removed using an excavator. One dump truck of dirt fill will be used and compacted with a backhoe with sheep’s foot roller to stabilize the area. A water truck will be used for dust control and to ensure proper soil compaction. Staging and work will be within the DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mountain House
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
West Grant Line Rd, Mountain House Rd
Waterways
California Aqueduct (CAAQ)
Other Location Info
Mile Marker 6.50
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities to SWP facilities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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