Graves Stream Crossings, Pond Remediation and Water Diversion Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-27002-R1C
Summary
SCH Number
2023040046
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Graves Stream Crossings, Pond Remediation and Water Diversion Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-27002-R1C
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/4/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-HUM-27002-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Mr. Seth Graves. The project is limited to five encroachments. One encroachment is for water diversion, for domestic use only, from unnamed tributaries to Roach Creek. Work for the water diversion will include upgrade, use and maintenance of the water diversion infrastructure. The four other encroachments are to upgrade existing stream crossings and ponds. Work for these encroachments will include some or all the following: excavation, culvert removal, culvert installation, 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
Orick
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 9.8 miles southeast of the town of Orick
Parcel #
532-056-009 and 532-055-002
Waterways
Roach Creek watershed
Township
9N
Range
2E
Section
10
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 ponds, 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 22, 2021. 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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