Middle Struve Slough Water Quality and Habitat Improvement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCR-40754-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2024070361
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Middle Struve Slough Water Quality and Habitat Improvement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCR-40754-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/10/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SCR-40754-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to City of Watsonville - Water Division, as represented by Jackie McCloud.
The Project is limited to installing a temporary diversion and dewatering system to protect downstream water quality during construction habitat restoration and creation of wetland depressions, creation of a vegetated swale, and construction of a catchment basin. The purpose of the Project is to restore wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and enhance public access and education.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Galli
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The Middle Struve Slough Water Quality and Habitat Improvement project (Project) is located at Middle Struve Slough, a tributary to Watsonville Slough and a tributary to the Pajaro River, in the County of Santa Cruz, State of California; Latitude 36.92579, Longitude -121.77600. The site is accessed between Pennsylvania Drive to the east and Hope Drive to the west; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 016-411-19.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is less than 5 acres in size, and will restore and/or enhance 4.5 acres of impaired wetland habitat for the benefit of fish and wildlife resources.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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