Construction of Vernal Pools in the North Suisun Mitigation Bank
Summary
SCH Number
2004118405
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 (San Francisco Bay), Oakland
Document Title
Construction of Vernal Pools in the North Suisun Mitigation Bank
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/29/2004
Document Description
Wildlands, Inc. has proposed to create 45.5 acres of vernal pools and swales as restoration credits in the northern degraded 324-acre portion of the North Suisun Mitigation Bank. Access to the construction areas requires crossing several smeared linear pools. Temporary crossing pads of geotech matting and native grass straw will be placed to protect the soil during crossing. Approximately 0.1 acre of vernal pool surface area will be affected.
Contact Information
Name
Jolanta Uchman
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 (San Francisco Ba
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Solano
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor conversion of grazed upland habitat to a more natural vernal pool complex. Swale and mounding topography necessary for pool creation will conform to existing topography.
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