Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (Amended and Restated Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2016-0016-R4)

SCH Number: 2011041066
Lead Agency: Monterey County
Document Title: Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (Amended and Restated Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2016-0016-R4)
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 6/16/2017

Document Description: CDFW has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2016-0016-R4, pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County. Project includes activities related to routine Maintenance Projects with the goals of improving flood protection and increasing channel capacity of the streams. Maintenance Projects will occur within existing, enhanced, or created secondary channels within the Salinas River; within the Salinas River outside secondary channels; and within Gonzales Slough, Bryant Canyon Channel, and San Lorenzo Creek. Maintenance Projects include sediment removal and grading, vegetation removal, around removal, bar ripping, and tree planting. The Amended and Restated Agreement restates the original Agreement in its entirety and includes changes to Maintenance Projects and related additions to the measures to protect fish and wildlife, including modifications to reporting procedures.

Contact Information: Linda Connolly
CDFW
1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
559-243-4014 x242

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: N/A
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes