Lower Mokelumne River Fish Screen Project 2021
Summary
SCH Number
2021010206
Public Agency
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Document Title
Lower Mokelumne River Fish Screen Project 2021
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/19/2021
Document Description
The project consists of installation of self-cleaning fish screens to three existing surface water diversions in the lower Mokelumne River. The purpose of the project is to reduce entrainment of juvenile anadromous fish into water diversions within the lower Mokelumne River. See Attachment A for more information.
Contact Information
Name
Denise Barnard
Agency Name
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Lockeford
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Lower Mokelumne River, river mile 54.1 (38.17664444, -121.1557806), 54.8 (38.17586667, -121.1448667), and 55.0(38.17606944, -121.1406444) near Elliot Road in Lockeford, San Joaquin County, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 and 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves maintenance of an existing facility (private diversion intake) that does not expand its existing use (Guideline 15301), through addition of a small structure (fish-blocking screen) to the existing facility (Guideline 15303). The project will have no significant environmental effects relative to location, cumulative impact, or significant effects due to unusual circumstances, hazardous waste, or historical resources; pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines.