Olema Creek Sediment Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2008088060
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Olema Creek Sediment Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2008
Document Description
The proposed Project reroutes a multipurpose recreational trail to avoid wetlands and constructs a new creek crossing bridge that will be suitable for equestrian use. The Project involves rerouting approximately 1,500 linear feet of the existing Randall Spur Trail and creek crossing bridge in open space located in the Point Reyes National Seashore. The Randall Spur Trail bisects Olema Creek and soil from the trail is entering the creek during heavy rain events. Equestrian use of the trail causes disturbance of the creek bottom and reduces water clarity. The purposes of the Project are to reduce soil erosion from the existing trail, improve the Olema Creek crossing, and improve fish spawning potential for salmonid species. In addition, the planning and design elements of the Rift Zone Trail pose no environmental impacts and are included in this Notice of Exemption.
Contact Information
Name
Lowell M. Jarvis
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class1,4,6,and33
Reasons for Exemption
Sec.15301,15304,15306,15333
The route chosen for the new Randall Spurs Trail avoids wetlands, reduces water quality impacts to Olema Creek, and will enhance the aquatic environment of Olema Creek. The Project will use identified best management practices which further reduce impacts to the environment. The planning and design elements of the Rift Zone Trail pose no environmental impacts and are included in this Notice of Exemption.
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