Dewberry Swayback Ridge Property Stream Crossings and Pond Remediation Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-14896-R1C
Summary
SCH Number
2023020561
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Dewberry Swayback Ridge Property Stream Crossings and Pond Remediation Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-14896-R1C
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/23/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration
Agreement number EPIMS-HUM-14896-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Mr. Robert
Dewberry.
The project is limited to nine encroachments. Two encroachments are to remediate unauthorized activities
including water diversion and planting of fish. Work will include removal of diversion infrastructure and
implementation of an approved aquatic species removal plan. The other seven encroachments are to upgrade
existing unpermitted stream crossings and pond spillways. Work will include excavation, culvert removal and
replacement, backfilling and compaction of fill, and rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Ryan Bourque
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mad River
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 3.43 miles southwest of the town of Mad River
Parcel #
210-142-002
Waterways
Browns Canyon watershed
Township
1N
Range
5E
Section
36
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1 and Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project will permit remediation of existing stream crossings, water diversions and introduced fish, involving some minor alterations to land. The authorized work is associated with resolution to a notice of violation for illicit cannabis cultivation activities documented on July 20, 2020. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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