The Great LA River Cleanup (Streambed Alteration Agreement, No. EPIMS-LAN-30125-R5)
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023070215
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
The Great LA River Cleanup (Streambed Alteration Agreement, No. EPIMS-LAN-30125-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/14/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has amended Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-LAN-30125-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Friends of the Los Angeles River.
The project is limited to the annual cleanup and removal of trash and debris from the Los Angeles River. Volunteers assisting the Friends of the Los Angeles River will implement the cleanup efforts, and all trash and debris removal will only be done by hand. This amendment adds Golden Shore Marine reserve to the list of cleanup locations.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Aitken
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jason Schlatter
Agency Name
Friends of the Los Angeles River
Job Title
Chief Development Officer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
See below "Other Location Info."
Other Location Info
The project is located at 15 different locations along the Los Angeles River. Cleanup efforts will be focused on natural bottom sections of the river at the Sepulveda Basin, Glendale Narrows, and near the estuaries at the mouth of the river near Long Beach The 15 specific cleanup locations are: Sepulveda Basin, Bull Creek, South Reserve, Bette Davis Picnic Area, Glendale Riverwalk, North Atwater Park, Bond Park, Red Car Bridge, Lewis MacAdams Park, Elysian Valley Park, Maywood Riverfront Park, Steelhead Park, Compton Creek, and Willow Street Estuary.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class (1); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 addresses operation, maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features. This includes the maintenance of wildlife habitat areas, streamflows, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources. The project proposes to remove trash and debris by hand from sections of the Los Angeles River, focusing on soft bottom sections. Any temporary impacts will be restored to pre-project conditions. No permanent impacts will occur as a result.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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