Ione Band of Miwok Indians Water System Improvements

The Ione Band of Miwok Indians Water System Improvements project, managed by the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Financial Assistance, involves the installation of a new potable water distribution system for 14 existing residences in Amador County, California. The new system will connect to the Jackson Valley Irrigation District, while the existing water distribution system will be retained specifically for fire protection and irrigation services. The project is located on an approximately 40-acre rural residential site identified as APN 005-180-005-000, situated roughly three miles southwest of Ione. The State Water Board, acting as the lead agency, approved the project on September 10, 2025, after determining that the improvements would not significantly impact the environment. This determination included the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, which requires adherence to a specific mitigation monitoring and reporting plan. Administrative oversight is provided by Environmental Scientist Abbygayle Guevara, and the project is identified by State Clearinghouse Number 2025030046 and Project Number 0300078-001C. The project falls under NAICS code 237110 for heavy and civil engineering construction.