San Pedro Creek Fish Passage Enhancements and Culvert Base Removal Project
Summary
SCH Number
2005068134
Public Agency
City of Pacifica
Document Title
San Pedro Creek Fish Passage Enhancements and Culvert Base Removal Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2005
Document Description
The project will improve access to historic spawning and rearing habitat for a vitally important steelhead run and improve conditions for movement by juveniles. The project consists of: 1) removal of fish passage obstacles at the Adobe, Linda Mar and Oddstead Bridges, 2) placement of rock weirs to faciltitate fish passage, and 3) qualitative effectiveness monitoring for these projects. the primary objective is to eliminate existing steelhead migration obstacles and improve habitat conditions for the northern-most steelhead runs in the Santa Cruz mountain range.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Holmes
Agency Name
City of Pacifica
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pacifica
Counties
San Mateo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because 1) it is intended to enhance and restore fish passage in the creek, 2) it is less than 5 acres in size, and 3) the use of Best Managament Practices (BMPs) and avoidance protocol, including Limited Operating Periods, will ensure that no negative effects to sensitive species will occur.
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