Battle Creek Floodplain Enhancement
Summary
SCH Number
2024070489
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Battle Creek Floodplain Enhancement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/12/2024
Document Description
CDFW grant awarded to California Trout (award Q2396001) to enhance existing wetland complex for greater aquatic connectivity to Battle Creek. This project will promote the production of wetland aquatic invertebrates and efficient export of wetland water and invertebrates to Battle Creek to support juvenile Chinook salmon rearing. Infrastructure improvements will also increase management capacity to provide waterfowl habitat in ponds.
Contact Information
Name
Steve Burton
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
R1 Land Program Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Anderson, Red Bluff, Redding, Shasta Lake
Counties
Shasta, Tehama
Regions
Northern California
Township
30N
Range
2W
Section
32
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
Location at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area adjacent with Coleman Fish Hatchery
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA § 15301 (i), and § 15304 (d)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA §15301 (i): maintenance of existing infrastructure and topographical features – wildlife habitat areas; and § 15304 (d): minor alterations to land – wildlife management areas.
County Clerks
Shasta, Tehama