Agreement No. R4-2001-0001; South Fork of the Kern River, Tulare County
Summary
SCH Number
2002038200
Public Agency
Fish & Game #4
Document Title
Agreement No. R4-2001-0001; South Fork of the Kern River, Tulare County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2002
Document Description
Construct a 400-cubic-yard concrete gravity dam immediately downstream of the failed, rock-gabion Schaeffer Barrier to prevent upstream migration of non-native rainbow trout into the headwaters of the South Fork Kern River, thus protecting the California golden trout from hybridization.
Contact Information
Name
Craig M. Kindlin
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 4
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tulare
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Construction of a barrier to protect the California golden trout from hybridization and avoid potential lising under the Endangered Species Act. The Barrier will restore the home range of the California golden trout.
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