SCH Number 2023070215

Project Info

Title

The Great LA River Cleanup (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-30125- R5)

Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-LAN-30125-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Friends of the Los Angeles River as represented by Jason Schlatter. The project is limited to the annual cleanup and removal of trash and debris from the Los Angeles River. Volunteers assisting the Friends of the Los Angeles River will implement the cleanup efforts, and all trash and debris removal will only be done by hand. A Qualified Biologist shall talk to the participants and cover any and all environmental concerns with an emphasis on avoiding nesting birds. Biological surveys shall be conducted prior to initiation of Project-related activities for the season at a site. During these surveys, all sensitive habitat and nesting sites shall be flagged for avoidance. Cleanup events will only take place between June 21 and November 30 annually. Projectrelated activities shall result in temporary impacts to the Los Angeles River due to accessing the work area to remove trash and debris. On an average year, approximately 50,000 pounds of trash is removed from the Los Angeles River. It is anticipated that cleanup efforts at each Project site will last approximately three (3) hours; however, for sites in need of extra stewardship, cleanup efforts may persist for up to six (6) hours.

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