Lower Gabilan Creek Erosion Control and Habitat Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024010634
Public Agency
City of Salinas
Document Title
Lower Gabilan Creek Erosion Control and Habitat Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/24/2024
Document Description
The project includes erosion control and riparian habitat restoration and enhancement of 0.35 mile of Lower Gabilan Creek in Salinas. Work includes: reconstructing the near-vertical, unvegetated, and actively eroding slope; removing invasive non-native plants; revegetating with native riparian species of trees and understory; and ongoing erosion control and habitat maintenance.
Contact Information
Name
Heidi Niggemeyer
Agency Name
City of Salinas
Job Title
NPDES Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Salinas
Counties
Monterey
Cross Streets
Constitution Blvd
Total Acres
0.35
Waterways
Gabilan Creek
Other Location Info
0.35 mile section of Lower Gabilan Creek, south of Constitution Blvd, near City Center
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, Small Habitat Restoration, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project is under 5 acres. The project will stabilize the stream bank with recontouring and planting native vegetation to reduce erosion, restore and improve riparian habitat, improve water quality, and reduce flood risk to adjacent properties. The project would not result in significant adverse impacts to sensitive or listed species or their habitat and would not result in significant cumulative impacts.
County Clerk
Monterey
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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