Petition to Change the Point of Diversion for Water Right License 12831

The petition seeks to modify Water Right License 12831 to relocate the point of diversion from the upper reaches of Gill Creek to a lower section of the same tributary, with the goal of reducing water extraction from habitats critical to anadromous fish populations. This change is supported by a stream assessment from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and is intended to align water use with ecological priorities by favoring diversion from a lower-value habitat area. The proposed modification involves installing 500 feet of seasonal, on-grade piping with no excavation or major construction, minimizing ground disturbance and environmental impact. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and has been certified as exempt under Section 21080(b)(1) of the Public Resources Code. The applicant, Vineyard Club Inc., is required to submit a certified exemption finding and a Notice of Exemption as part of the petition, but no financial figures, contract pricing, or federal procurement details are included, as this is a state-level regulatory permitting process rather than a federal contract action. The submission is managed by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, with all communications and filings directed to their Sacramento office, and no federal acquisition regulations, clause requirements, or contracting mechanisms such as FAR provisions, COR/COTR assignments, invoicing systems, or socioeconomic certifications are applicable or referenced. The petition was posted on August 29, 2025, with the same date set as the submission deadline, indicating a streamlined administrative review process focused solely on environmental compliance and water rights adjustment within California’s regulatory framework.