Tenmile Creek Stream Bank Erosion Prevention and Riparian Restoration Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-48677-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2024061311
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Tenmile Creek Stream Bank Erosion Prevention and Riparian Restoration Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-48677-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/28/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-48677-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, which will be carried out by Patrick Higgins with the Eel River Recovery Project. The project will result in habitat modifications in Cahto and Streeter Creeks. Cahto Creek modifications include strategic floodplain grading, recontouring an eroded bank at a 2:1 slope, installing one large wood and boulder bioengineered coir lift structure, and creating three large wood and boulder deflector structures. Overall, 29 pieces of large wood will be incorporated into the large wood and boulder structures in Cahto Creek, and only the minimum amount of large rock necessary to stabilize the large wood will be used. Willows (Salix spp.) and cottonwoods (Populus spp.) will be planted in the choir lifts and boulder deflectors to provide additional stability for the streambank. Additionally, riparian vegetation will be planted to stabilize the graded banks. Streeter Creek habitat modifications include strategic floodplain grading, recontouring an eroded bank at a 2:1 slope, installing large wood and boulder bioengineered coir lift structures. Overall, 16 pieces of large wood will be incorporated into the large wood and boulder structures in Streeter Creek, and only the minimum amount of large rock necessary to stabilize the large wood will be used. Willows (Salix spp.) will be planted in the choir lifts to provide additional stability for the streambank. Additionally, riparian vegetation will be planted to stabilize the graded banks.
Contact Information
Name
Nicholas VanVleet
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laytonville
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
in and adjacent to the town of Laytonville
Parcel #
014-260-21-00; 014-260-32-00; 013-560-47-00
Waterways
Tenmile Creek watershed
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 33; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
With the avoidance and minimization measures proposed by The Eel River Recovery Project, and the conditions in the LSAA, the restoration project is unlikely to have significant impacts to the environment. Additionally, the project will be less than 5 acres in size.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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