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

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Notification No. EPIMS-MER-66265-R4 to Lloyd Pareira authorizing the one-time construction of a rock diversion dam at the head of the Jorgenson-Ferrell Ditch on the Merced River. This project is conducted under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and involves placing a rock weir to redirect water flow into the diversion ditch, which will result in the temporary backing up of river water. The activity is limited to a single construction event and is intended to maintain or restore the function of the historically used diversion structure. The notification is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 – Central, Fresno, with Lloyd Pareira identified as the landowner and primary point of contact. Jackson Powell, an Environmental Scientist with the agency, serves as the official point of contact for regulatory compliance and environmental oversight. The project is posted in the state’s environmental tracking system with a forecast date of June 16, 2026, but no solicitation or procurement process is involved. The location is within California, and all activities must conform to state regulations governing alterations to lakes and streambeds to protect aquatic resources and minimize environmental impact.