Geotechnical Borings for the UPRR Window Closure

The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency is forecasting a project for the execution of approximately eight geotechnical borings near the UPRR/I-Street Bridge in West Sacramento, California. This initiative is designed to support the engineering design of a levee improvement project by providing critical data on subsurface soil characteristics and the susceptibility of the levee to erosion. The ultimate goal of these improvements is to protect West Sacramento residents and property against a 200-year flood event. The project is classified as a forecast with a posted date of October 1, 2026, and is managed by Flood Protection Planner Andrew Farris. According to a Notice of Exemption signed on September 30, 2026, the activity is considered a Categorical Exemption under California Administrative Code title 14, section 15306. This exemption is granted because the borings are intended for basic data collection and are not expected to cause significant environmental disturbance.