Church Meadow Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024081098
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Church Meadow Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/27/2024
Document Description
The Project will restore meadow habitat by constructing Beaver Dam Analogs and Post Assisted Log Structures in incised stream channels within Church Meadow. The structures will be constructed out of conifer or alder materials that will be harvested within or adjacent to the meadow using hand tools.
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
Bassetts
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Church Meadow is located in Sierra County northeast of the unincorporated community of Bassetts at the headwaters of the North Yuba River within the Tahoe National Forest.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333: Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a restoration project that will result in the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitat within Church Meadow by correcting stream incision through the placement of structures that will mimic natural wood jams and beaver dams. The project area will not exceed 5 acres, and the structures will be constructed using hand tools.
County Clerk
Sierra
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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