San Joaquin Marsh Operations and Maintenance Program
Summary
SCH Number
2010108188
Public Agency
Fish & Game #5
Document Title
San Joaquin Marsh Operations and Maintenance Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/25/2010
Document Description
The Irvine ranch Water District (IRWD) intends to alter riparian habitat associated with San Diego Creek to manage riparian habitat in the San Joaquin Marsh that totals approximately 232 acres of the 356.09-acre San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. IRWD operates the water supply system to the San Joaquin marsh to maintain riparian and associated habitats for wildlife preservation and water quality treatment.
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the IRWD San Joaquin marsh is necessary throughout the year. The maintenance areas within the IRWD San Joaquin Marsh subject to this O & M Plan are comprised of natural habitat areas under the jurisdiction of the Department including but not limited to open water ponds, riparian/wetland habitat, agency-approved habitat mitigation areas, trails, and access roads. IRWD will conduct operation and maintenance activities outlined in "San Joaquin Marsh Operations and Maintenance Program."
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Chirdon
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
C:1 ; S:15301
Reasons for Exemption
Subparagraph (i) covers maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wildlife habitat areas, artificial wildlife waterway devices, streamflows, springs and waterholes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources.
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.