Point Arena Cove Maintenance at Point Arena Creek project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-31197-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2022120436
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Point Arena Cove Maintenance at Point Arena Creek project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-31197-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/16/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-31197-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Kirk Vodopals, representing the City of Point Arena.
This Agreement relies on the Notification materials and a CDFW site inspection on May 12, 2022. The project is limited to one (1) reoccurring encroachment for the removal of tidal deposited materials (cobbles and driftwood) from the bar at the mouth of Point Arena Creek, and the dry stream channel and stream banks above the creek
mouth immediately adjacent to the City of Point Arena - Arena Cove Parking Lot. Removal of debris and riparian vegetation at the parking lot drain outlet is also authorized.
Contact Information
Name
Adam Hutchins
Agency Name
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Point Arena
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Point Arena Creek watershed, in the town of Point Arena
Parcel #
027-041-45
Waterways
Point Arena Creek watershed
Township
12N
Range
17W
Section
11
Base
Diablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 and Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Point Arena Cove Maintenance at Point Arena Creek project meets the
criteria for categorical exemption types, Class 1 and Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301 and 15304 because the project consists of maintaining the Point Arena Cove parking lot and visitor access area to meet current standards of public health and safety, and because a minor alteration to land and water is occurring that does not involve removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees or vegetation.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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