Seascape Wetland Enhancement Project - 2024 (Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-49566-R3)
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Summary
SCH Number
2004112063
Lead Agency
Santa Cruz County
Document Title
Seascape Wetland Enhancement Project - 2024 (Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-49566-R3)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/18/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SCR-49566-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Center for Natural Lands Management (Permittee) as represented by Cathy Little.
The Seascape Uplands Preserve (Preserve) is located within a residential neighborhood near Seascape Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. There are three ponds on the Preserve (Ponds 1, 2, and 3). The Santa Cruz Long-toed salamander (SCLTS) (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum), listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act and the Federal Endangered Species Act, uses these ponds for breeding. Pond 2 is currently overrun with a monoculture of herbaceous California bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus), resulting in minimal open water habitat. It is also surrounded by dense woody riparian vegetation (predominantly willows). Both of these factors limit sunlight exposure and have contributed to the decline of SCLTS populations on the Preserve. Since SCLTS prefer ponds with ample sunlight and thrive with increased invertebrate production, the Project is limited to the removal of 2,810 square feet (sq ft) of California bulrush and associated rhizomes from the bottom of the pond. The purpose of the Project is to restore habitat for the benefit and recovery of SCLTS.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Galli
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The Project is located at an unnamed pond tributary to the Pacific Ocean in the County of Santa Cruz, State of California; Latitude 36.95541, Longitude -121.86922. The site is accessed from the end of Castillo Court in Aptos, California; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 053-131-29.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Final Environmental Document Available at
The final environmental impact report prepared for the project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the Lead Agency. CDFW’s record of project approval as Responsible Agency is available at CDFW’s regional office.
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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