Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-017-06 (ITP))
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Summary
SCH Number
2017021004
Lead Agency
Town of Apple Valley
Document Title
Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2025-017-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/21/2025
Document Description
This proposed project involves grading the side slopes of Desert Knolls Wash to a 2:1 slope, stabilizing the slopes with grouted and un-grouted large diameter rock, and installing grade stabilization structures in the wash invert to prevent erosion. In addition to the flood control improvements, an access road will be constructed along the southerly side of the wash to facilitate access for future maintenance, and a road crossing over the wash in the form of a concrete box or arch culvert will be constructed at one location in the northerly section of the wash. The staging area will be adjacent to Desert Knolls Wash in the northeastern portion of the Project site.
The Project will result in incidental take of five (5) western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia). which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Gabriella Tolley
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Patrick Egle
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Public Works
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Apple Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Township
5N
Range
4W
Section
11
Other Location Info
Desert Knolls Wash within the Town of Apple Valley, in the County of San Bernardino. Located at Latitude 34.535742, Longitude -117.278972, or Section 11 and 12, Township 5N, Range 4W, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map
Victorville, San Bernardino meridian.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
San Bernardino County Public Works
825 E. Third Street, Room 123
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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