Bethany Outlets Vegetation Removal (OM-DFD-2026-013)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100030
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Bethany Outlets Vegetation Removal (OM-DFD-2026-013)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2026
Document Description
At Bethany Reservoir Forebay Dam, Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff will remove shrubby vegetation using an excavator and backhoe and will also remove a palm tree using a chainsaw. At Dam 4 located at Mile Marker 5.75, staff will mow vegetation using an industrial mower and hand tools, then spray aquatic herbicide by hand. Removed vegetation will be hauled to green waste bins for disposal at an offsite facility. All 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
Christensen Rd, Kelso Rd, California Aqueduct Bikeway
Waterways
Bethany Reservoir
Other Location Info
MM 4.5 (Forebay Dam), MM 5.75 (Dam 4)
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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