Viente Trust Remediation (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS SCR 15812 R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2021080551
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Viente Trust Remediation (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS SCR 15812 R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/27/2021
Document Description
Permittee shall remediate the project site by 1) modifying two small check dams such that they no longer impound water, remove all PVC and other plastic pipes, plastic sheeting and other diversion related apparatus from the site; 2) remove a footbridge and all trash, waste and debris present; and 3) install erosion control on all upslope areas.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Battaglia, Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist
Agency Name
CDFW
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The project is located adjacent to a headwater tributary to Soquel Creek in
unincorporated Santa Cruz County, on APNs 106-581-10 and 106-521-12, latitude 37.073901N, longitude - 121.828762W.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project footprint is less than 5 acres in size and will not impact sensitive or
endangered plants or animals. All work will be done using hand tools and equipment and no heavy equipment will enter any stream channel. No hazardous materials exist in or around the project. The project purpose is to remove an instream diversion structure, remove trash and debris, and prevent sediment input from erodible slopes, thereby improving stream flow and water quality for benefit of wildlife and resources.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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