Merced Irrigation District Water Resources Management Plan

The Northside Canal Flume 5 Replacement Project, identified by solicitation number EPIMS-MER-60737-R4, is a water resources management initiative managed by the Merced Irrigation District and approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Located in Merced County, California, the project involves the reconstruction of a flume over an unnamed ephemeral stream. The scope of work includes grading, the removal of an existing elevated wooden flume structure, and the installation of a new concrete culvert, canal embankment, and riprap. All construction activities are designed to be completed within a single work season. The project is governed by Fish and Game Code section 1602 and adheres to California Code of Regulations sections 15096 and 15091. A Notice of Determination dated November 26, 2025, confirms that the project will not significantly affect the environment within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, provided that the adopted mitigation reporting and monitoring plans are followed. The project is situated approximately 1.8 miles east of the intersection of LaGrange Road and the Northside Canal and 2.3 miles northwest of Snelling.