Surface Water Diversion (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TRI-55891-R1)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-TRI-55891-R1 for Heather O’Connell to install and maintain a domestic water diversion structure near Weaverville, California. Located at 161 Shasta View Lane, the project involves the installation of a buried perforated PVC barrier dam designed to prevent flow impoundment. The system includes two 1-inch intake pipes and one 1-inch overflow pipe, with water gravity-fed through a 3/4-inch polyline to the permittee's parcel. Operations are governed by Water Right A026786, with seasonal diversion limits of 80 gallons per day from June 1 to September 20 and 40 gallons per day from October 1 to May 31. The project is classified as a statutory categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15303, as it involves minor residential construction with negligible environmental impact. This regulatory action is managed by the Northern Region of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, with oversight provided by Senior Environmental Scientist Kate Blanchard.