2026 Geotechnical Investigations for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-STA-63696-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090880
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
2026 Geotechnical Investigations for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-STA-63696-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMSSTA-63696-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Del Puerto Water District.
The Project involves the construction of temporary low water stream crossings at six
locations within Del Puerto Creek (stream) and tributaries to Del Puerto Creek.
Temporary water diversions may be installed if water is present.
Contact Information
Name
Anthea Hansen
Agency Name
Del Puerto Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Jackson Powell
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Patterson
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
5
Waterways
Puerto Creek
Township
5S
Range
7E
Section
28, 29
Base
MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15304 and 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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