2026 Emergency Overchute Work (Lost Hills)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100459
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
2026 Emergency Overchute Work (Lost Hills)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2026
Document Description
San Joaquin field division plans to clean overchute 178.57, 179.50, 181.14, 207.18, 214.34, and 234.09 of the main California aqueduct and 7.26 of the coastal aqueduct. To complete this work, staff will use hand tools to remove sediment and debris from the overchutes, dragon teeth, and concrete aprons. A water truck or pump will be used to wash down the overchutes. A vacuum truck will be used to remove sediment and water. A dump truck will be used to haul off debris. All work will take place within the DWR right-of-way. Work is expected to take one to three days per site. This work is necessary to maintain overchutes.
Contact Information
Name
Elizabeth Maldonado
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
lost hills
Counties
Kern, Kings
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
178.57: 35.973787° -119.948459°
179.50: 35.921518° -119.922546°
181.14: 35.900156° -119.910494°
207.18: 35.591218° -119.682358°
214.34: 35.494500° -119.644548°
234.09: 35.323178° -119.403710°
7.26: 35.799483°, -119.958772°
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of maintenance activities that support the function of the California Aqueduct and water delivery within the State Water Project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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