Iris Canyon Erosion Repair and Creek Enhancement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MON-54061-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2025010283
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Iris Canyon Erosion Repair and Creek Enhancement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MON-54061-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/10/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement Number EPIMS-MON-54061-R4 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 for the City of Monterey Iris Canyon Erosion Repair and Creek Enhancement Project (Project). The Project is intended to restore a 50-linear-foot incised section of Iris Canyon Creek. The Project includes the construction of a boulder step pool within a 300 square foot area. The Project may include the installation of a temporary dewatering system.
Contact Information
Name
Megan Rooney
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Monterey
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located within Iris Canyon Creek, within in the city of Monterey, county of Monterey, California; centered at coordinate 36.59133, -121.88755; Section 00, Township 15 South, Range 1 East; U.S. Geological Survey map Monterey; Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-743-016-000.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15333 – Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has determined the Project is categorically exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Article 19, Section 15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects. The Project is intended to address erosion and sedimentation within a 50-linear-foot section of Iris Canyon Creek. The boulder step pool will provide vertical stabilization during high flow events. Special status species such as California red-legged frog are expected to benefit from the improvement to water quality. The Project will not produce significant adverse impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat. There are no hazardous materials at or around the Project site that may be disturbed or removed by the Project. The Project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, other current projects, and probable future projects.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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