Coyote Creek Brush Removal (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. LAK-52013-R2)

Summary

SCH Number
2024100199
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2 (CDFW)
Document Title
Coyote Creek Brush Removal (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. LAK-52013-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/4/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number LAK-52013-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Meagan Kenny. The project is limited to the hand control of approximately 12,800 square feet of understory vegetation at the confluence of Coyote Creek and Gallagher Creek. Primarily Cattails (Typha sp.) and willows (Salix sp.) will be controlled from the stream channel annually to restore normal flows to the creek and to help reduce the potential for fire. The project also consists of annual habitat enhancement activities along Coyote Creek and Gallagher Creek’s corridors through the targeted removal of invasive species including but not limited to Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) and tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Vegetation control and habitat enhancement activities will occur while Coyote and Gallagher Creeks are dry. Access to the site/staging area will occur along Hartmann Road.

Contact Information

Name
Michael Shun
Agency Name
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH &WILDLIFE
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Hidden Valley Lake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95467
Parcel #
141-371-010-000
Other Location Info
Located at Coyote Creek and Gallagher Creek; 19210 Hartmann Road, Hidden Valley Lake, CA

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class (4 and 33); California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15304 and 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 because the project consists of minor public alterations to the condition of vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Class 33 because the project consists of a small habitat enhancement project which does not exceed 5 acres in size to assure the maintenance and enhancement of Coyote and Gallagher Creeks.
County Clerk
Lake

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