Middle Creek Instream & Flood Habitat Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025050732
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region 1
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Middle Creek Instream & Flood Habitat Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/16/2025
Document Description
This project will produce an approximately 1,200 square foot off-channel rearing pond that will connect to the primary channel on the east bank of Middle Creek, install 15 beaver dam analog (BDA) structures within the stream channel and side channel, install 25 engineered wood structures strategically placed instream and throughout the floodplain, remove a low berm that is restricting floodplain connectivity and revegetate all disturbed soils with a diversity of native plants.
Contact Information
Name
Jake Shannon
Agency Name
NCRWQCB
Job Title
Sr. Environmental (Scientist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Rachel Krasner
Agency Name
Mid Klamath Watershed Council
Job Title
Project Coordinator
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15333; Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The objectives of this Project are to create no-flow and low flow winter rearing habitat for juvenile coho salmon and to enhance spawning habitat for adults coho in Middle Creek, a tributary of Horse Creek along the Klamath River. This Project meets the eligibility requirements of section 15333.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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