Mason/Monchamp/Balcom Streambank Stabilization and Floodplain Enhancement Project (SNC 080223)
Summary
SCH Number
2008128068
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Mason/Monchamp/Balcom Streambank Stabilization and Floodplain Enhancement Project (SNC 080223)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2008
Document Description
The Pit Resource Conservation District (PRCD) is seeking $188,390 in Sierra Nevada Conservancy Prop 84 funding to implement a streambank stabilization and floodplain enhancement project along the Pit River near Lookout, Modoc County. The PRCD will use a contractor to conduct river bank stabilization along a 0.5 mile portion of the Pit River owned by three landowners approx 5 miles northeast of Lookout, CA; flood flows along this reach of the Pit River are known to erode 1 to 2 ft of soil each yr. The project will stabilize eroding riverbanks and improve floodplain conditions. Rock will be installed along portions of the river where vertical incision occurs at depths of fifteen ft. In addition, some soil removal and minor grading will occur to improve floodplain conditions and allow the establishement of riparian vegetation. The project also includes livestock fencing and watering structures. The project will be monitored by the PRCD to determine if project 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
Sec 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies as categrically exempt under Section 15333 and will involve the implementation of streambank stabilization techniques(e.g. rock vane, bank re-sloping) along the currently incised Pit River. This exemption applies to projects that do not exceed five 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 purposae 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 floodplain conditions, improved riaprian vegetation conditions, reduced invasive plant species, and improved aquatic resources. The project would affect less than five 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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