Upper Drum-Spaulding Hyrdoelectric and Lower Drum Hydroelectric Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020120416
Lead Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Upper Drum-Spaulding Hyrdoelectric and Lower Drum Hydroelectric Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/8/2021
Document Description
The Projects involve the transfer of water from the South Yuba River and North Fork of the North Fork American River to the Bear River basin, and the transfer of water from Bear River to the Sacramento River basin for the purpose of hydropower generation. The Projects are comprised of 29 reservoirs; six major water conduits; 11 powerhouses; five transmission lines; one distribution line; and associated structures, including recreation facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Kristen Gangl
Agency Name
Senior Environmental Scientist with California State Water Resources Control BOard
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Auburn, Nevada City
Counties
Nevada, Placer
Regions
Unincorporated
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California State Water Resources Control Board
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes