CAD Rock Diversion Dam - Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch Project

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 – Fresno, has issued a Water Quality Certification under the Clean Water Act Section 401 for the CAD Rock Diversion Dam – Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch Project, following a request from permittee Lloyd Pareira. This certification authorizes activities related to the project as described in the submitted application and supplemental materials, ensuring compliance with state water quality standards. The project is located in California and involves modifications to water infrastructure that may impact aquatic resources, requiring regulatory oversight to protect water quality. Ernesto P. Garcia, Water Resource Control Engineer, serves as the primary point of contact for this action and can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The certification is not tied to a solicitation or federal contracting mechanism, but rather functions as a regulatory determination under state authority to uphold environmental protections. The project details and supporting documentation are accessible through the provided digital link, and the certification was posted on July 24, 2025, indicating the formal initiation of this regulatory review and approval process under California’s water quality jurisdiction.