Coon Creek Fish Passage Enhancement Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2003041088
Lead Agency
City of San Luis Obispo
Document Title
Coon Creek Fish Passage Enhancement Project
Document Type
NEG - Negative Declaration
Received
Document Description
Coon Creek represents pristine spawning and rearing habitat for Southern steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Access to the creek by returning adult steelhead has been prevented since heavy storms in 1995 blocked several undersized culverts beneath the extension to Pechos Valley Road, which passes over the creek approximately 0.25 miles from the confluence with the Pacific Ocean. The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the blocked culverts to restore unimpeded passage to anadromous fist into Coon Creek, allowing use of approximately six miles of pristine spawning and rearing habitat located upstream of the blockage. The project proposes the removal of the blocked culverts and the re-grading of the creek bed to address the disparity in grade existing between channel upstream and downstream of the culverts. The culverts will be replaced with a clear-span bridge, which will not trap debris and will not be prone to clogging during storm events. In addition, the channel will be stabilized and a grade restored which is suitable for fish passage. Gradient control in the modified channel will entail the installation of low rock weir drop structures conforming to specifications described in the California Department of Fish and Game publication "California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual."
Contact Information
Name
Michael Clarke
Agency Name
City of San Luis Obispo
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Cross Streets
Coon Creek Valley Road, Montana de Oro/Diablo Canyon
Parcel #
076-011-006
Waterways
Coon Creek
Township
315
Range
10E
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 5 (DOT), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3 (RWQCB), Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Resources Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Development Types
Other (Habitat Enhancement)
Project Issues
Air Quality, Coastal Zone, Geology/Soils, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildlife
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