Pit River at Alturas Stream Gage Installation Project

The Pit River at Alturas Stream Gage Installation Project is managed by the Modoc Resource Conservation District and funded through the California Department of Water Resources Stream Gage Improvement Program under Standard Agreement No. 4600016311. The project aims to reestablish streamflow monitoring capabilities at a historically monitored location on the Pit River, specifically near the former United States Geological Survey site Station No. 11348000, located approximately 0.6 miles downstream of the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Pit River in Alturas, California. The primary objective is to provide reliable, real-time hydrologic data to support water resource management, public safety, water supply planning, and the conservation of freshwater resources. The scope of work includes the installation of a small datalogger box, PVC conduit, staff plates, and tagline support posts. Environmental impact is minimized, with ground disturbance limited to four postholes approximately 6 inches in diameter and 2 feet deep. The project has been granted a Class 6 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, as it is classified as an information collection activity. The project is identified under NAICS code 237990 and is overseen by Projects Manager Michael Colbert.