Walker Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-081-06 (ITP))
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Summary
SCH Number
2018111016
Lead Agency
Inyo County
Document Title
Walker Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2024-081-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/25/2025
Document Description
This proposed project involves construction of a new bridge and the realignment of Walker Creek Road as it approaches the new bridge in either direction. The new bridge would be located approximately 375 feet southeast of the existing bridge. The existing bridge would be left in place and closed to public vehicle traffic after the new bridge and realigned roadway approaches are constructed. The purpose of the Project is to replace the old bridge with a new bridge that meets modern structural and safety codes and provides vehicle access between U.S. Highway 395 and destinations west of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The Project will result in incidental take of 4 western Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) and avoid 3 western Joshua trees. 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
Bryant Luu
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Kevin Rainbolt
Agency Name
Inyo County Public Works Department
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Olancha
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
385
Waterways
Los Angeles Aqueduct
Other Location Info
The Project is located on Walker Creek Road in Inyo County. Walker Creek Road is a narrow, unpaved road on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; the bridge spans the Los Angeles Aqueduct, approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of Walker Creek Road with U.S. Highway 385.
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
168 N. Edwards
PO Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
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
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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