Snake Marsh Wetland Restoration Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020080518
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Snake Marsh Wetland Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2025
Document Description
The Project will enhance approximately 176 acres of freshwater marsh habitat by constructing two berms with water control structures within Snake Marsh to improve water retention during the rainy season. Two pipelines will also be installed that will deliver water to Snake Marsh during the dry season.
Contact Information
Name
Nicholas Savino
Agency Name
California Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Sidney Fulford
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Galt
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
379
Other Location Info
The project area is located approximately five miles north of Galt, just west of the Arno Road and Highway 99 interchange. The project area is in the Arno Unit of the Cosumnes River Ecological Preserve.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 21080.56
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is solely a restoration project that will enhance wetland habitat within Snake Marsh. The Project will assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife and the habitat upon which they depend, will result in long term benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery, and may have
public benefits incidental to the Projects fundamental purpose.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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