Parks Creek Riparian Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022050176
Public Agency
Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Parks Creek Riparian Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/9/2022
Document Description
The Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District (SVRCD) is the Lead Agency for the Parks Creek Riparian Improvement Project (Project). The Project is funded through the State Water Resources Control Board's 319(h) Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction Program. The proposed Project improvements aim to address Shasta River TMDL goals. The proposed improvements include approximately 22,500 feet of livestock exclusion fencing along the river-left bank of Parks Creek through private ranching lands. Additionally, six off-channel livestock watering systems will be constructed. The water source for the stockwater systems is an existing well on the property. Where possible, existing pipeline will be utilized to deliver the water from the well to the stockwater system. A total of 1,000 feet of riparian plantings in denuded riparian areas will help to stabilize the banks and provide shade to help reduce thermal loading from the sun.
Contact Information
Name
Ethan Brown
Agency Name
Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Gazelle, CA
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
Hwy 99 and Interstate 5
Railways
UPR
Airports
Weed Airport
Waterways
Parks Creek
Township
42N
Range
5W
Section
07-32
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304; 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Under Section 15304: Minor alterations to land by construction of livestock exclusion fencing and alternative stockwater systems, and riparian planting along Parks Creek. Under Section 15333: Habitat Restoration on Parks Creek via riparian plantings and increased livestock management by the construction of livestock exclusion fencing. Effective livestock management will reduce pressure and loafing behavior within sensitive riparian habitat.
County Clerk
Siskiyou
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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