Los Banos Creek Management Activities (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. MER-18570-R4).
Summary
SCH Number
2023060750
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Los Banos Creek Management Activities (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. MER-18570-R4).
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/28/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement number MER-18570-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the applicant, California Department of Water Resources. The Project involves activities related to one-time removal of vegetation and sediment that have accumulated, to allow improved and unimpeded flow; rip rap and gravel replacement and one new area of installation; and herbicide application to invasive plants and other vegetation that impedes flow.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Kitch
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 4
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Parcel #
088-0209-016, 088-070-034
Waterways
Los Banos Creek, Los Banos Reservoir
Township
11S
Range
9E
Section
12
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes activities involved in the maintenance of existing facilities to maintain flood conveyance and prevent erosion. The Project will not result in expansion of current use and will not have significant environmental impacts if it is completed under the protective features of Streambed Alteration Agreement No. MER-18570-R4.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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