Shiloh Ranch Regional Park Riparian Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023070402
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region 1
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park Riparian Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2023
Document Description
The project will address ongoing erosion within a stream channel and pond by filling the existing gullies, both up- and down-stream of the pond; creating a new spillway and, ultimately, realigning the downstream creek bed with its original footprint. The end result will be a shallow meadow channel with a gentler slope to slow flow and spread water over a larger area downstream of the pond, better mimicking a stable headwater channel. The new rock-lined spillway would be built to mimic a step-pool channel, with many small drops and spaces for water to pool. All rock grade control structures and channels would be planted with native plants to minimize visual impact, improve stability, and provide a connected wildlife corridor. Upstream, the sediment basin would be filled in to create a small wetland and a biotechnical log grade control would smooth and grade the upper gully.
Contact Information
Name
Jake Shannon
Agency Name
NCRWQCB
Job Title
Sr. Environmental (Scientist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Rosa, Windsor
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project will address ongoing erosion within a stream channel, which in turn, will improve water quality and aquatic habitat within the treatment reach as well as in the lower watershed. The total project is less than five acres in size, and there will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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