Aliso Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2009041066
Lead Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Aliso Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project
Document Type
NOP - Notice of Preparation of a Draft EIR
Received
Present Land Use
Open Space/Recreation/Vacant
Document Description
NOTE: ACOE will file NOI for Joint EIS/EIR
The proposed project includes ecosystem restoration in a 7 mile reach of Aliso Creek and 1,000 ft. of the Wood Canyon. The restoration activities will focus on revitalization of the riparian community; restoration of natural processes, channel stabilization, and reduction of erosion and flood risk. The array of specific actions to be taken is still under consideration, but will be fully developed and analyzed within the Draft EIR. The restoration activities being reviewed for suitability include, but are not be limited to, the establishment of low drop structures with pools to improve natural flow and channel stability, removal of existing rip rap and replacement with natural vegetation, terracing and flattening of the channel banks and establishment of riparian vegetation to reduce instability, removal of invasive species and establishment of riparian habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Zoila Finch
Agency Name
County of Orange
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Laguna Niguel
Counties
Orange
Cross Streets
Alicia Parkway/Aliso Creek Road
Total Acres
4,000
Parcel #
63902110
State Highways
73 San Joaquin Corridor
Schools
St. MAry & All Angels Schools
Waterways
Sulphur Creek & Pacific Ocean
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
Cal Fire, California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region 9 (RWQCB), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Loans and Grants, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality, Department of Toxic Substances Control, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Transportation, District 12 (DOT)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
Department of Toxic Substances Control, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Transportation, District 12 (DOT)
Development Types
Other
Local Actions
Other
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Geology/Soils, Growth Inducement, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Climate Change
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.