Bess Invasive Vegetation Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM- 38086-R1)
Summary
SCH Number
2023080531
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Bess Invasive Vegetation Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM- 38086-R1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/22/2023
Document Description
The project is limited to one encroachment for the removal and management of invasive vegetation from Wilson Creek, with the goal of improving hydraulic function in the stream. Currently, portions of Wilson Creek’s channel are partially or completely obstructed by invasive Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus). The Permittee shall remove aboveground blackberry vegetation using mechanized equipment in late summer (after nesting bird season) through early winter (before inundation occurs); cane fragments shall be removed from the site and appropriately destroyed.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Hollis
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Carlotta
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
5798 Highway 36
Parcel #
206-371-019
State Highways
Highway 36
Waterways
Van Duzen River watershed
Township
2N
Range
1E
Section
28
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor private alterations in the condition of land, water,
and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. There would be no significant
adverse impact on endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitat pursuant to §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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