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

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, is processing a petition for Vineyard Club Inc. to change the point of diversion for Water Right License 12831. Located near Vineyard Club Lake in Geyserville, Sonoma County, California, the project involves adding a point of diversion at an existing pond. This change is designed to allow for the preferential diversion of water from the lower portions of Gill Creek, which is considered a lower value habitat tributary, thereby reducing the diversion of water from upper watershed areas known to support anadromous fish. This environmental strategy is supported by a California Department of Fish and Wildlife stream assessment. The scope of work consists of the seasonal installation of 500 feet of on-grade piping. Because the project requires no excavation or construction, it is categorically exempt under section 15301 for existing facilities. The project is managed by the State Water Resources Control Board and is associated with NAICS code 541620. Key points of contact include Environmental Scientist Ken Emanuel and Engineer Bert Sandell.