Polson Stream Crossings Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN- 32642-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2025010318
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Polson Stream Crossings Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN- 32642-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/10/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-32642-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Mary Polson. The Project is limited to two (2) encroachments to upgrade existing culverts (Table 1). Work for these encroachments will include excavation, removal of the existing culverts, replacement with new properly sized culverts, backfilling and compaction of fill, and rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Jessica Ryan
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Laytonville
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
014-040-24
Waterways
South Fork Eel River watershed
Township
21N
Range
15W
Section
12
Base
MtDiablo
Other Location Info
approximately 0.5 miles northeast of the town of Laytonville
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 and Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15302 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Polson Stream Crossings Project (Project) meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 2; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15302 because the project consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures. The new structures will be located on the same sites as the structures replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity. The Project also meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304 because it consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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