Nimbus Hatchery Fish Passage Project (NHFPP)

SCH Number: 2009042050
Lead Agency: Planning and Research, Office of (Office of Planning and Research)
Document Title: Nimbus Hatchery Fish Passage Project (NHFPP)
Document Type: JD - Joint Document
Received: 10/1/2010

Document Description: Note: Extended per lead The primary purpose of the project is to replace and maintain a fully functional system for collecting adult fish for meeting mitigation goals. Secondary objectives include eliminating the need for flow reduction associated with weir removal and maintenance, minimizing operations and maintenance costs, and improving public and worker safety. Two approaches to meeting the fish passageway by extending the ladder to Nimbus Dam (Alternative 1) and replacing the weir structure (Alternative 2). The alternatives evaluated in the EIS/EIR include two options for implementing Alternative 1. Inclusion of the No Action Alternative is prescribes by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and serves as a benchmark against which project alternatives can be evaluated.

Contact Information: Joseph Johnson
California Department of Fish and Game
North Central Region 1701 Nimbus Road, Suite A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 358-2943

Review Period Start: 10/1/2010
Review Period End: 11/30/2010
Development Type: Other (Fish Hatchery Improvement)
Local Action: Site Plan
Project Issues: Other Issues Cumulative Effects Water Quality Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Recreation/Parks Noise Geologic/Seismic Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Aesthetic/Visual Other Issues: Environmental Justice, Indian Trust
Reviewing Agencies: California Department of Boating and Waterways California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Caltrans, District 3 N Central Valley Flood Protection Board Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 5 (Sacramento) Resources Agency State Lands Commission