Flood Risk Reduction in the Rheem Creek Watershed Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-CCA-28629-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2023080724
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Flood Risk Reduction in the Rheem Creek Watershed Project (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-CCA-28629-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/30/2023
Document Description
The project consists of: the removal of six trees (e.g., Salix spp., Fraxinus spp.)and primarily non-native vegetation (i.e., Rubus armeniacus) along 1,500 linear feet of creek; mass grading and removal of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of sediment and debris; replacement in-kind of two eight-inch storm drains; installation of two new riprap stormwater outfalls; the application of biodegradable erosion control measures; and the installation and maintenance of native vegetation throughout the project area footprint.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Chambers
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The project is located on Rheem Creek; Latitude 37.966355, Longitude-122.332559; spanning multiple privately owned Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within unincorporated Contra Costa County, State of California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land,
water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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