James Bypass Basins Storage and Recharge Project

The James Bypass Basins Storage and Recharge Project seeks a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 – Fresno, to ensure that proposed activities comply with state water quality standards. The Permittee, James Irrigation District, submitted the application and supplemental materials outlining the project’s intent to enhance water storage and groundwater recharge through the use of bypass basins in the San Joaquin area of California. The certification process evaluates the potential impacts of the project on water quality and confirms that all necessary measures are in place to protect aquatic ecosystems and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The action is formally issued as an Order by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, which serves as the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing water quality in the region. The project location is specifically tied to San Joaquin, California, and all activities under this certification must adhere to the conditions outlined by the Board. The primary point of contact for inquiries and administrative matters is Ernesto P. Garcia, Water Resource Control Engineer, reachable via email and phone provided. The project is publicly accessible through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Net system, with the official project identifier linked for reference, though no solicitation or procurement details are applicable as this is a regulatory certification rather than a competitive procurement.