Oroville Facilities Enterprise Recreation Area Upgrades

Oroville Facilities Enterprise Recreation Area Upgrades

The primary purpose of the Project – which would extend the existing Enterprise Boat Ramp and add a new ramp – is to provide recreationists and emergency services personnel direct and safe boat access to the South Fork of the lake for longer periods of time during the year as lake levels fluctuate. This access would be crucial particularly when water levels in Lake Oroville are lower – a condition exacerbated by drought conditions throughout California. As such, when lake elevations are between 837 feet and 750 feet, the primary use of the facility would change from shoreline access only to access available from a boat launch facility. The Project is also necessary to better facilitate vehicle access to the Enterprise area with a new parking lot and access road; improve existing restroom facilities to be ADA-compliant; and provide complementary recreational opportunities at Enterprise (e.g., picnicking and hiking). The addition of a hilltop picnic area would draw visitors to the upland areas (and not just the lakeside) for recreation, while the new trail would connect to the new picnic area. The IS/MND analyzes the proposed Project’s potential significant adverse impacts on the environment. The IS/MND concludes that the proposed Project would not have any significant adverse effects on the environment after implementation of mitigation measures.

Oroville

Butte

Northern California

Butte