Lower Rose Creek Restoration Project (SNC 080222)
Summary
SCH Number
2008128067
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Lower Rose Creek Restoration Project (SNC 080222)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2008
Document Description
The Pit Resource Conservation District (Pit RCD) is seeking $47,490 in Sierra Nevada Conservancy Prop 84 funding to implement a stream and floodplain restoration project desinged to restore existing aquatic and historic wet meadow and associated stream channel. The project will stabilize eroding banks and reconnect the stream to the floodplain using a combination of restoration techniques. Junipers and local rock material will be used to adjust the channel shape to more stable conditions so that seasonal high flood flows will access the adjacent meadow floodplain. The seasonal water flow donw Rose Creek will be allowed to spread out and permeate the floodplain, which will re-hydrate the site and gradually re-establish meadow conditions. The project also includes livestock fencing and watering structures. The project will be monitored by the Pit RCD to determine if the goals have been met.
Contact Information
Name
Marji Feliz
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Modoc
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies as categorically exempt under Section 15333 and will involve the implementation of various stream restoration techniques (e.g. riffle augmentation, juniper and gravel, rock-drop structures) along the currently incised stream channel. This exemption applies to projects that do not exceed 5 acres in size that assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife. Examples of small restoration projects may include stream or river bank stabilization with native vegetation or other bioengineering techniques, the primary purpose of which is to reduce or eliminate erosion and sedimentation. This project is consistent with this exemption and will result in multiple restoration benefits, including reduced sedimentation, improved groundwater recharge, improved meadow vegetation conditions, improved riparian vegetation conditions, reduction of juniper tress and oth invasive plant species, and improved aquatic resources. The project affects less than 5 acres of existing channel and would reduce sediment discharge to the Pit River. None of the exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
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