Calistoga Elementary School Napa River Bank Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024040921
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Calistoga Elementary School Napa River Bank Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2024
Document Description
The Project will remove concrete debris and large riprap, remove invasive, non-native species, ornamental, and native trees within the grading footprint, grade the area's existing steep slopes to a minimum 2:1 slope, and plant native vegetation to improve native habitat and bank stability. Ecological functions resulting from this Project include increased native plant biodiversity, water quality improvements, and natural River bank stabilization. Removal of invasive English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, black locust, and periwinkle will promote passive and active native plant recruitment in the Project area. Native sedges, rushes, willows, and riparian trees will be installed to help strengthen the natural River riparian bank and reduce overall erosion and sedimentation into the River. A minimum of 21 native trees will be planted. The Project will restore 0.229 acre of the River's riparian corridor and bank through invasive species removal and native revegetation.
Contact Information
Name
Alicia Pisani
Agency Name
SF Bay Regional Water Quality Board
Job Title
Scientific Aid (Administrative Contact)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Erin Fairley
Agency Name
SF Bay Regional Water Quality Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Calistoga
Counties
Napa
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The Project does not exceed 5 acres in size, and will revegetate the bank of the River to restore ecological functions, remove invasive species, and improve native aquatic and riparian habitat.
County Clerk
Napa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613. For more information, please visit OPR’s Accessibility Site.