Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0473-R1 James Creek Coho Stream Habitat Enhancement project - phase II

SCH Number: 2017112068
Lead Agency: Fish & Wildlife (HQ) Environmental Services (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Services Division)
Document Title: Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0473-R1 James Creek Coho Stream Habitat Enhancement project - phase II
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 8/16/2018
Posted: 8/16/2018

Document Description: The project is limited to the placement of approximately 43 pieces of large wood, and rootwads at 21 sites along 1 mile of Little North Fork Big River. Large woo dwill be transported from nearby (onsite) locations utilizing a rubbertired skidder and/or backhoe. The rubbertired equipment will place logs and rootwads into the stream channel. This project will increase stream complexity, pool frequency, shelter values and rearing habitat for coho salmon and steelhead.

Contact Information: Trevor Tollefson
CDFW
1455 Sandy Prarie Ct., Suite J
Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone : (707) 725-1072

(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 Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes