DWR Property Acquisition near Clifton Court Forebay
Summary
SCH Number
2023070561
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
DWR Property Acquisition near Clifton Court Forebay
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/26/2023
Document Description
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is planning to purchase approximately 635.90 acres of land near Clifton Court Forebay. The purpose of the property acquisition is for future State Water Project needs, in compliance with California Water Code Sections 258 and 11575. DWR is not proposing to change the existing use of the property, which is currently cultivated annual cropland. DWR will seek a long-term lease to continue agricultural uses. If a new use for the land is proposed, DWR will perform a separate environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Herdlyn Road and Byron Hwy.
Other Location Info
8.5 miles Northwest of City of Tracy, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section No. 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act guidelines since it can be seen with certainty that the acquisition of land will not have a significant effect on the environment. The sale of real property will have no effect on the environment since the action will only entail the change in the property's ownership and the transfer of the deed.
County Clerk
Contra Costa