Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Flood Control Improvement Project

SCH Number: 2017021004
Lead Agency: San Bernardino Flood Control District
Document Title: Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Flood Control Improvement Project
Document Type: MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received: 2/1/2017

Document Description: The proposed project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of flood control bank and invert stabilization improvements and an access road within an approximately 0.6-mile segment of Desert Knolls Wash, from an existing concrete trapezoidal channel in Desert Knolls Wash (Phase II) to the confluence of the wash with the Mojave River. The bank and invert stabilization improvements include grading of wash slopes to 2:1, placement of side slope protection, and installation of a series of grade stabilization structures constructed across the invert to prevent erosion during large storm events. The intent of the proposed project is provide flood control protection to adjacent existing residential and educational development.

Contact Information: Nancy Sansonetti
San Bernardino Flood Control District
825 E. Third Street, Rm 123
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835
(909) 387-7897

Review Period Start: 2/1/2017
Review Period End: 3/2/2017
Development Type: Other (Ft. Contr. Bank & Invert Stabilization, Maint. Access Rd.)
Local Action: Site Plan
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 6 (Victorville) Department of Toxic Substances Control California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Caltrans, District 8 Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Emergency Services, California Resources Agency State Lands Commission State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights