Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch Rock Weir Reconstruction Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MER-66265-R4)

The Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch Rock Weir Reconstruction Project, identified by Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification No. EPIMS-MER-66265-R4, is an agreement between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region, and Lloyd Pareira. Pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, the project authorizes the one-time construction of a rock diversion dam in the Merced River at the head of the Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch. The primary objective of the installation is to back up water and guide flow into the existing diversion ditch. The work is located in Merced County, California, specifically at river mile 46.40, approximately 1.2 miles southwest of Snelling. The project site is further identified as the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Township 5 South, Range 14 East, with Assessor's Parcel Number 043-080-007-000. The project has been issued a Notice of Exemption under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301, Class 1, as it involves the operation of an existing diversion ditch without expansion and is expected to have no significant environmental impacts when completed under the agreement's protective features. Administrative oversight is provided by Environmental Scientist Jackson Powell of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.