Lagunity Diversion Dam Removal Project, (Request No. 1652-2016-010-001-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2017038432
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Lagunity Diversion Dam Removal Project, (Request No. 1652-2016-010-001-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2017
Document Description
The Proejct includes removal of the existing Lagunita Diversion Dam on San Francisquito Creek, a nonoperational 8-foot-high concrete dam, and restoration of the stream bed to improve fish passage and sediment transport. Habitatat complexity will be increased by removing the dam, headwalls and gate valves, and by creation of a pool-rifflebedform along a 400-foot reach of stream. Specifically, the Project will provide a net benefit to steelhead by increasing the length and depth of pools, improving spawning gravel retention and deposition downstream of scour area, and providing additional pool shelter.
Contact Information
Name
Randi Adair
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Menlo Park
Counties
San Mateo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333, Class 33
Reasons for Exemption
Small projects not to exceed five acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife.
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