Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge - Thin-layer Salt Marsh Sediment Augmentation Pilot Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2014081016
Lead Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge - Thin-layer Salt Marsh Sediment Augmentation Pilot Project
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
none - National Wildlife Refuge
Document Description
The Pilot Project proposes to apply a thin-layer of sediment over about 10 acres of existing salt marsh habitat on the Seal Beach NWR for the purpose of improving habitat quality in an area of the Refuge impacted by subsidence and sea level rise. In accordance with a five-year monitoring plan, the technique of thin-layer sediment augmentation will be evaluated to determine its effectiveness as a sea level rise adaptation strategy. The physical and ecological responses of the marsh to sediment augmentation will be documented and shared with other agencies and land managers interested in identifying options for conserving salt marsh habitat threatened by sea level rise along the California coast. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the scope of the project.
Contact Information
Name
Evyan Borgnis
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Seal Beach
Counties
Orange
Cross Streets
Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach Blvd
Zip
90740
Total Acres
16
State Highways
Hwy 1
Schools
Yes
Waterways
Anaheim Bay, Huntington Harbour
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region 8 (RWQCB), Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, California State Lands Commission (SLC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Transportation, District 12 (DOT)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California State Lands Commission (SLC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Transportation, District 12 (DOT)
Development Types
Other (10-acre sediment augmentation within a 16-acre site)
Local Actions
Habitat Enhan.
Project Issues
Biological Resources, Coastal Zone, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian
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.