Prosser Creek and Little Truckee River Wild Trout Spawning Gravel Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2012048184
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 6 (Lahontan)
Document Title
Prosser Creek and Little Truckee River Wild Trout Spawning Gravel Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/11/2012
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to continue the ongoing restoration of wild trout spawning habitiat in Prosser Creek below Prosser Creek Dam and in the Little Truckee River below Stampede Dam. Construction of the dams led to the interruption of alluvial transport in both watercourses; natural replenishment of these materials no longer occurs. The sections of the watercourses immediately below the dams are now largely devoid of appropriately-sized gravel for fish spawning. The artificial introduction of spawning gravels is intended to enhance spawning habitat and eliminate further erosion and degradation to the Prosser Creek and Little Truckee River streambeds.
Contact Information
Name
George Celia
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 6 (Lahontan)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Truckee
Counties
Nevada
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333, Class 33
Reasons for Exemption
The project, as permitted, will not exceed five acres, will restore and enhance depleted trout spawning habitat, will be carried out principally by hand work, will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment or contribute to cumulative watershed effects, and will not include the use of hazardous materials.
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