Big Chico Creek Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project (in-water)
Summary
SCH Number
2024120416
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Redding Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Big Chico Creek Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project (in-water)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/11/2024
Document Description
The purpose of the Big Chico Creek Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project is to modify a fish passage barrier to allow two listed salmonid species and other native fish species access to optimal habitat upstream. This will be accomplished by removing and modifying the current existing instream configuration of boulders and minor regrading of the stream channel. In addition, 17 dilapidated concrete and rebar fish ladder weirs that were constructed in 1956 will be removed from the stream channel. The anticipated modifications will be designed to reduce channel velocity and vertical drops while enhancing existing pools and creating new holding pools.
Contact Information
Name
Lynn Coster
Agency Name
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Big Chico Creek, Upper Bidwell Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Public Resources Code, section 21080.56 (Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is statutorily exempt under CEQA section 21080.56 because the Project meets all of the following conditions: (1) the Project is exclusively to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend; or is exclusively to restore or provide habitat for California native fish and wildlife; (2) the Project may have public benefits incidental to the Project’s fundamental purpose; (3) the Project will result in long-term net benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery; and includes procedures and ongoing management for the protection of the environment; and (4) Project construction activities are solely related to habitat restoration.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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