In-Stream Habitat Enhancement Pilot Project 1600-2020-0030-R6
Summary
SCH Number
2020040292
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
In-Stream Habitat Enhancement Pilot Project 1600-2020-0030-R6
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/23/2020
Document Description
Bifurcate existing stream flow within Santa Ana River to allow for the re-wetting of approximately 150 linear feet of a currently inactive stream braid to scour the substrate and enhance habitat for native fish.
Contact Information
Name
Kimberly Romich
Agency Name
CDFW
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Within the Santa Ana River near the confluence with Sunnyslope Creek
Parcel #
186270004
Township
2 S
Range
5 W
Section
29
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, S 15333, Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project (1) will assure the restoration of habitat for fish and plants; (2) does not exceed five acres in size; and (3) will not have (a) significant adverse impacts on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065, (b) hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed, and (c) impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.