Willow Slough Arundo Removal (Lake or Streembed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2015-0252-R2
Summary
SCH Number
2015128396
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Willow Slough Arundo Removal (Lake or Streembed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2015-0252-R2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/28/2015
Document Description
The project is limited to removal of accumulated debris, sediment and stands of Giant Cane (Arundo sp.) from the bed and channel of Willow Slough in the vicinity of County Road 27. All work will be conducted using hand tools such as chainsaw and weed eaters. Mechanical equipment will not be used within the streambed. The Arundo will be removed from the creek and associated riparian zone and will be piled in an open upland area where it will be allowed to dry and then burned on a permitted burn day. Subsequent resprouts or Arundo will be treated with an herbicide registered for use in California in and around standing water.
Contact Information
Name
Bob Hosea
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Yolo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(i)
Reasons for Exemption
This is a small project, less than 5,000 linear feet of stream channel, intended to maintain channel capacity within the South Fork of Willow Slough through the removal of accumulated waterborne debris and growth of invasive non-native giant cane (Arundo sp.).
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