Decision Memo Completed

Desert Water Agency Permit Renewal

San Bernardino National Forest Riverside, California San Jacinto Ranger District

DWA's current permit is expired. The water system (pipelines, reservoir, and access roads) serves the City of Palm Springs and the community of snow creek. Hydroelectric power generated. The permit needs to be renewed and updated.

Location

Forest land south of Hwy 111 and I-10 junction, south of the snow creek community in a 1 mile square section

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/23/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Desert Water Agency Permit ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 02/24/2015
ForestsSan Bernardino National Forest
DistrictsSan Jacinto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R3E, Sec 28
Special use management