Drake Road Stabilization (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2020-0233-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2020110014
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Drake Road Stabilization (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2020-0233-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/30/2020
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number 1600-2020-0233-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to BioEngineering Associates, Inc. The project is limited to the biotechnical stabilization and revegetation of an eroding streambank that is threatening two residences along the Russian River. The project will require stabilization of approximately 135 linear feet of the bank of the Russian River using live vegetated rock deflectors comprised of large boulders and interplanted willow trees. Four rock deflectors will be constructed perpendicular to the streambank, ranging from approximately 20 to 50 feet long and approximately 20 to 30 feet wide with approximately 15-feet in between each rock deflector. Each deflector structure will begin on the bank and protrude below the high summer flow by approximately 20 feet. They will also incorporate a large rootwad facing toward the center of the river, with minimum dimensions of a 5-foot diameter rootwad, and a 12-inch diameter by 10-foot long trunk. The rock deflectors will be interplanted with willow stakes at 1-foot on center spacing. The rest of the streambank and riparian top of bank area within the project site will be planted with a total of 48 native trees and shrubs at 10-feet on center spacing. All disturbed areas within the project site, including the rock deflectors, will be treated with either native seed and mulch or a biodegradable coir mat to prevent erosion.
Contact Information
Name
James Hansen
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife Bay Delta Region
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Guerneville
Counties
Sonoma
Cross Streets
15200 and 15190 Drake Road
Waterways
Russian River
Other Location Info
The project is located on the Russian River, at 15200 and 15190 Drake Road, Guerneville, in the County of Sonoma.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class (33); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15333)
Reasons for Exemption
Project is substantially similar to a small habitat restoration project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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