Experimental Removal of Beaver Dams in the Lower Owens River
Summary
SCH Number
2001078457
Public Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
Experimental Removal of Beaver Dams in the Lower Owens River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/23/2001
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to experiment with various techniques for the removal of beaver dams and examine the effects the removal will have on water quality. Results will be utilized to aid in the development of an agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
Contact Information
Name
Mr. Clarence Martin
Agency Name
City of Los Angeles
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Inyo
Other Location Info
Location: South of Independence, Ca.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project is being conducted as experiments in order to better determine the effects of beaver dam removal on water quality. The information gathered will be used in the permitting process for future beaver dam removal. A limited number of small beaver dams will be removed. Therefore, no serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource is anticipated.
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