Merced Irrigation District Water Resources Management Plan

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is managing the authorization of the Booster 5 Lateral Pipeline under Permit No. 20097 for the Merced Irrigation District. This project involves a lateral irrigation ditch component that transports water under Mariposa Creek in Merced County, California, utilizing an existing 30-inch diameter steel siphon pipe originally constructed before 1927. The project is classified under NAICS code 237110 and is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 14, 2026. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the Class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities, as it involves minor alterations without expanding the use of the facility. This exemption is granted pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301, and is supported by the legal authority of Sections 21083 and 21110 of the Public Resources Code. Key points of contact include Jennifer Calles of the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, as well as Michael Morris and Bryan Kelly of the Merced Irrigation District.