Leek Springs Meadow Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024010930
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Leek Springs Meadow Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/30/2024
Document Description
The Project consists of constructing beaver dam analogs (BDAs) and post-assisted log structures (PALS) within incised and eroded stream channels in Leek Springs Meadow to improve meadow wetland habitat. The Project will construct approximately 100 in stream structures that will be built by hand using native materials.
Contact Information
Name
Nicholas Savino
Agency Name
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Leek Springs Valley
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located north of United State Highway 88 and South of Mormon Emigrant Trails.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The purpose of the project is to enhance wetland habitat in Leek Springs Meadow, which will improve conditions for waterfowl and other species that rely on wetland habitat. The project area is under five acres.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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