Relief Reach-Kennedy Meadows Riparian Restoration and Streambank Stabilization Project

SCH Number: 2017062016
Lead Agency: State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title: Relief Reach-Kennedy Meadows Riparian Restoration and Streambank Stabilization Project
Document Type: NEG - Negative Declaration
Received: 6/8/2017

Document Description: The project proposes streambank stabilization and enhancement of riparian and aquatic habitats within the Project Reach. The streambank stabilization and riparian restoration measures are proposed along a 3,000 lf reach along the Middle Fork Stanislaus River. The proposed measures include a combination of various bioengineering techniques, including streambank grading, wood and rock placement, and native vegetation planting. Toe rock addition and root wad placement are proposed in areas with more recent and severe active streambank erosion, and where flow velocities are higher during high flows compared to the other treatment areas. Split rail fencing will also be installed in two segments at the downstream end of the Project Reach to protect the restored vegetation and banks. A river access area used by recreationists and cattle will remain open to focus access to the river.

Contact Information: Allan Laca
State Water Resources Control Board
PO Box 2000
Sacramento, CA 95812-2000
916-322-8469

Review Period Start: 6/8/2017
Review Period End: 7/7/2017
Local Action: Other Action Other Action: C.W.A. 401
Project Issues: Aesthetic/Visual Agricultural Land Air Quality Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Drainage/Absorption Forest Land/Fire Hazard Geologic/Seismic Minerals Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Vegetation Water Quality Water Supply Wetland/Riparian Land Use
Reviewing Agencies: California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Central Valley Flood Protection Board Delta Protection Commission Delta Stewardship Council Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Emergency Services, California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 5 (Sacramento) Resources Agency State Lands Commission Caltrans, District 10