Stream Monitoring in Jalama Creek and Tributaries (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2015-0088-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2016018027
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Stream Monitoring in Jalama Creek and Tributaries (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2015-0088-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2016
Document Description
CDFW has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2015-0088-R5, pursuant to section 1602 of the fish and game code, to California Mountain Oaks LLC, California Mountain Gardens LLC, California Ocean Oaks LLC, California Ocean Gardens LLC, Chase Parcels LLC, Preston Parcels LLC, and Remington Parcels LLC.
The Permittee proposes to install 14 temporary stream gauges within portions of Jalama, Espada, Gaspar, and Escondido Creeks to collect stream flow data to understand the hydrologic regime of the watershed. Data will be collected for five years to ensure accurate seasonal flow data. The stream gauges will be March-McBirney FloDar Area/Velocity Radar Flow Meters, SonTek IQ Submerged Doppler Meters, and Plasti-Fab Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Trapezoidal Flumes. The installation will be done either when water is not present, or if water is present, a small canvas dam will be located upstream of the work area and a small flexible plastic pipe will be used to divert water around the work area. Excavation is expected to be minimal (i.e., less than 1 cy), and excavated stream substrate may be used as backfill material for installation purposes, while excess material will be spread in adjacent upland location. Any anchor or supports for the stream gauges will be flush with the surface of the streambed. Native streambed gravels will be used on the outfall side of the installed flumes to minimize erosion and head-cutting from the stream flow. To the extent feasible, the frequency of data downloads will be minimized to reduce disturbance to riparian habitat and disturbance to fishes potentially present in the streams.
Contact Information
Name
Christine Found-Jackson
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Lompoc
Counties
Santa Barbara
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Sec 15306, Info Collect
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt b/c it will assess stream flow using current technology to better understand the hydrologic regime of Jalama Creek and tributaries. The project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that would not adversely impact environmental resources.
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