Uvas Creek Levee Rehabilitation Project

Document Description: Project would consist of inboard and outboard side slope reconstruction along approx. 4,200 linear feet of the levee. An additional 350 linear feet of reconstruction would occur to the outboard embankment. The levee side slope reconstruction would first require knowing the existing grasses to reduce the organic content followed by excavation and benching of the levee. Upon completion of the excavation activities, rebuilding the levee would consist of placing the excavated material in compacted layers. Erosion control matting would be embedded within the rebuilt levee slope and covered with additional fill material until as-built grades are achieved. The rebuilt levee surface would be hydroseeded with a native seed to promote the establishment of grasses. Resurfacing of the existing asphalt pedestrian trail and maintenance road atop the levee would be undertaken to repair damage, if any, from construction equipment.

Contact Information: Tim Tidwell
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95818
408-630-3003

(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: No
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes